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.

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:55 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
  • Today

    Today: 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
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.
Tonight
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. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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