Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Deschutes River Woods OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.05°N 121.42°W (Elev. 4085 ft)
2:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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