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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 22. South wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 22. South wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Newberry Crater OR
 43.72°N 121.27°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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