Jillian Fortner, Author at KTVZ

First Pitch Forecast: Drying out Friday, cooler temps for the season opener!

May 29, 2026 8:07 am Jillian Fortner

Happy Opening Day for the Bend Elks! The Elks take on the Springfield Drifters tonight to kick off the season. Temperatures will stay in the 50s for…

Furry Friends: Bogart is playful and full of life!

May 29, 2026 8:03 am Jillian Fortner

This week’s Furry Friend is Bogart! He’s a 2 year old pup with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of excitement for life. He is ready to give…

Cooler Friday with early rain, drying out for the weekend ahead

May 29, 2026 3:03 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The severe weather threat is over, but a few light showers are still possible today. Rain will move from west to east through the…

Local Alert Weather Day: Strong thunderstorms and scattered showers possible, isolated tornadoes

May 28, 2026 2:57 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Thursday due to the threat of strong to severe storms in the forecast. The Storm…

Tracking showers & storms, Local Alert Weather Day on Thursday

May 27, 2026 2:55 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will stay in an unsettled pattern over the next few days with periods of showers and thunderstorms. An area of low…

Cool down Tuesday with periods of rain

May 26, 2026 3:02 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday! We’re tracking periods of light rain Tuesday with cooler temperatures returning to Central Oregon. Highs will only…

Warm & gusty, wind advisory goes into effect today

May 25, 2026 3:00 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We enjoyed several days of dry and warm weather across Central Oregon, but we’re tracking some changes ahead. A cold front…

Furry Friends: Sweet Elena is looking for endless cuddles and playtime!

May 22, 2026 8:11 am Jillian Fortner

Meet Elena! This sweet pup is ready for endless cuddles, playtime, and a loving family of her own. “She’s more of a gentle, dainty player with…

Summer-like feel for Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2026 3:00 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking warmer temperatures as we head into Memorial Day weekend, often considered the unofficial start to summer.…

High Desert warmth builds into the weekend

May 21, 2026 2:55 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a quiet week across the High Desert as high pressure continues to bring dry and warmer weather. The gradual warm up…

Warmer than normal pattern for the High Desert

May 20, 2026 2:58 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure building in from the Pacific is bringing warmer temperatures and dry weather to the High Desert this…

Mild highs for Tuesday, warming continues through the week

May 19, 2026 3:00 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Warmer and dry weather is expected through the rest of the week as a large area of high pressure builds into the Pacific…

Decreasing clouds today, warming through the week

May 18, 2026 3:01 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a pleasant week ahead! After a cool weekend, temperatures will gradually warm over the next several days as high…

Furry Friends: Daisy is blooming with love!

May 15, 2026 6:40 am Jillian Fortner

Meet Daisy! She may be a little shy at first, but once she warms up, she is ready to give you all of her love! Some of her favorite activities…

Cooler weekend ahead with some mountain snow & rain

May 15, 2026 2:56 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a cooling trend heading into the weekend along with precipitation chances mainly through the Cascades. Expect…

Dry Thursday ahead with comfortable afternoon temperatures

May 14, 2026 3:00 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a beautiful spring day across Central Oregon with mostly sunny skies and dry conditions. Highs will climb into…

Gradual clearing today with cooler temps & gusty winds

May 13, 2026 2:59 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some showers and thunderstorms moved through early Wednesday, but skies should gradually clear through the afternoon. Much cooler…