Newberry National Volcanic Monument, OR
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Light wind (18 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Not Recommended for camping. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Boating
Not Recommended for boating. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (33°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Snowmobiling
Use Caution for snowmobiling. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Breezy winds (18 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 33°F. Low rain risk (11%). Breezy winds (18 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a volcanic landscape planning page for crater lakes, lava flows, caves, campgrounds, viewpoints, and forested high-desert day trips south of Bend.
Make the Most of a Newberry National Volcanic Monument Day
Use road access, snow, lake wind, thunderstorms, heat, and smoke to decide between Paulina Lake, East Lake, lava features, campground plans, or a shorter viewpoint stop.
Weather Tips for Newberry National Volcanic Monument
- High desert heat, cold nights, lake wind, thunderstorms, smoke, snow or ice, cave temperature changes, and seasonal road access can all affect Newberry plans.
- Check wind, cold water, current, river or lake levels, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, rain timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- 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 Newberry National Volcanic Monument, including Newberry caldera, Paulina and East lakes, lava features, nearby campgrounds, La Pine approaches, and volcanic monument day-use areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Paulina Lake
- East Lake
- Lava River Cave
- Lava Butte
- La Pine
- Newberry Caldera
- Big Obsidian Flow
- Paulina Falls
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Newberry National Volcanic Monument 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.