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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bend OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bend OR
 44.06°N 121.3°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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