Timberline has a limited opening today and will continue to keep a couple of runs open as they build more snow. Mt. Bachelor has announced an opening for tomorrow, with some restrictions, and Mt. Hood Meadows will also open tomorrow. This is not the latest opening date for Mt. Bachelor, which did not open until
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– The winds are noticeable today as they arrive from the southwest at around 15 mph and gust near 25 at times. There will be a mix of clouds and sunshine today, but a passing shower tonight and tomorrow will slightly impact the Tuesday morning commute and linger into Wednesday morning as well.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Mt. Bachelor announced it’s opening date for the 2025-26 season. The resort will open Tuesday, December 23. The latest opening date on record was during the 1976-77 season, when the resort opened on January 2nd. They’ve opened with less snow in the past, According to John Merriman, President and
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(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 20th just after 6 p.m., the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon near milepost 4. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested. The agency said a white Dodge pickup was traveling southbound but went
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Roads are icy this morning and you’ll likely have to scrape some off your windshield as well. Give yourself an extra 5-10 minutes this morning to heat up your car and drive carefully on your morning commute.Yesterday was the Winter Solstice which marks the official start of winter. Temperatures this week will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Mt. Bachelor community is mourning Riggins, a beloved avalanche rescue dog, teammate, and friend, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 18. Betsy Norsen, a Mt. Bachelor veteran of nearly 26 years and longtime Patrol and Mountain Operations leader, brought Riggins to the mountain in 2011, when he took his first ride
Continue Reading Timberline Resort is officially open for the season, according to a post on its social media. Most other resorts have not yet opened. While snow has been falling, base depths have not reached the levels needed to open. Snow will continue off and on in the mountains this week, so keep doing those snow dances!
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Happy Winter Solstice! The winter solstice marks the start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Today is the shortest day and longest night of the year, and from here, sunsets will slowly start getting later. Central Oregon will see additional rain showers this afternoon and evening. Some snow may mix in later tonight, but
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Happy Saturday! It was quiet start to the weekend with highs in the low to mid 40s. We did see some sunshine earlier, but more clouds are rolling in. Rain returns tomorrow, and a wintry mix could mix in with some of those showers. Highs will stay in the low to mid 40s, feeling very
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first ever Deck the Walls Event took place on Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance. Outside of Bend Brewing Co. the skiing and snowboarding competition brought the community together and brought snow with them. The Snow the riders are riding on is fresh snow brought from Mount Bachelor. The
Continue Reading We’re tracking some mountain snow showers through the day on Sunday. Around 4-8 inches could accumulate and snow could be heavy at times. If you plan on traveling through the passes, make sure you and your car are ready to drive in winter conditions! And keep doing your snow dances. The resorts aren’t quite ready
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– With the excitement around the Ducks only growing as they start their journey to the National Championship. KTVZ Sports Director Dylan Anderman asked some fans, ahead of their first round game against James Madison, some trivia about the history of the program.
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Today will be a pleasant, sunny, and dry day with light winds and cool temperatures. The afternoon highs will be hovering around the low to middle 40s as we see the sun for the first time in a few days. Snow may arrive right before midnight, so a few clouds will move in late in
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(Adding video and quotes from ODOT PIO Kacey Davey and State Rep. Emerson Levy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When legislators met for a special session earlier this year, they thought it would be the end of ODOT funding discussions. On Thursday, the governor’s office told KTVZ News it is pausing the plan the legislators passed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers are constructing a wall ride ramp in the backyard of Bend Brewing Company, just feet from Drake Park, for the “Deck the Walls” snow competition. The event is scheduled for
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(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due to a lack of snow at Mount Bachelor, but organizers say the heart of the Dirksen Derby, community, fundraising and connection, is still very much alive. The Dirksen Derby, founded in
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Earl and Bun Bun are looking for their forever home! These sweet, bonded guinea pigs are about 3 years old. They are full of personality and adorable squeaks!
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– The persistent rainfall has come to an end as the Atmospheric River shifts to the south today. There is still some mountain snow that is expected over the next 18 hours or so causing some travel issues to the tonight and early Saturday. The Flood Watch that was issued earlier has been
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as Hospice of Redmond. Organizers announced the organization’s name change during the annual gala. ClearPath Healthcare said the money will help ensure patients without insurance can still receive hospice care and provide
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MOLALLA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man and his five children were rescued from the surging Molalla River on Friday, an operation that was caught on video. One by one, they were removed from the vehicle and pulled to safety on a raft, KATU reported. No major injuries were reported
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