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

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 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N 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

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Newberry Crater OR
 43.86°N 121.21°W (Elev. 5541 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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