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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 13 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 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:43pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:43pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR
 43.72°N 121.21°W (Elev. 6368 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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