Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Newberry Crater OR
 43.7°N 121.2°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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