Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 04 Mar 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bend OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . Steady temperature around 42. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . Steady temperature around 42. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bend OR
 44.07°N 121.24°W (Elev. 3556 ft)
5:15 am PST Mar 4, 2026
5am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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