Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.03°N 121.38°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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