Bend, OR
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Good for paddling. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Excellent for fishing. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (7 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Bend
Bend is the main Central Oregon planning page for Deschutes River paths, close-in trail systems, mountain-bike routes, city parks, paddling windows, and high-desert town days.
Make the Most of a Bend Day
Use the forecast to choose between river plans, close-in bike routes, park walks, or shorter town-based outdoor time. This page covers Bend itself without splitting every trail or park into separate pages.
Weather Tips for the Bend OR Area
- High desert sun, summer heat, cold nights, Deschutes River flow, smoke, dust, thunderstorms, and icy winter paths can all affect Bend plans.
- Check wind, cold water, current, river or lake levels, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- For biking, watch wind, wet pavement, muddy trails, smoke, heat, and road visibility.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Bend, including Bend, close-in Deschutes River parks, city trail systems, Phil’s Trail and Shevlin Park areas, and nearby Central Oregon town approaches. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Deschutes River
- Tumalo State Park
- Phil’s Trail
- Shevlin Park
- Drake Park
- Redmond approaches
- Sunriver approaches
- Pilot Butte
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Bend rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.