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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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bend OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bend OR
 44.07°N 121.24°W (Elev. 3556 ft)
Last Update:
3:45 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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