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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bend OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bend OR
 44.06°N 121.33°W (Elev. 3678 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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