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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:10am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:10am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light west wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light west wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR
 43.9°N 121.07°W (Elev. 4350 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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