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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Bend OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 11:22am until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 11:22am until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Light south wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south wind.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bend OR
 44.06°N 121.33°W (Elev. 3678 ft)
Last Update:
11:11 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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