Central Oregonians urged to prepare homes for coming winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As winter approaches, the cold once again brings familiar challenges for Central Oregonians. Getting ready now, experts say, can…
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Fresh snow covers Mount Bachelor as crews prep for ski season
Mt. Bachelor received 5 inches of fresh snow overnight Sunday into Monday morning, signaling winter is on the…
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A stellar view of the northern lights, from Central Oregon’s Badlands
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our good friend Johnny Oliver was out and about this weekend, as usual, and captured this super video of the dazzling northern…
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MID-MAY GRAUPEL: Viewer video shows graupel coming down, as more rain showers & snow is forecasted
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents woke up Monday morning to dark grey skies, rain and even graupel in some parts of southern Deschutes County.…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Snow sends two tall trees toppling across Hwy. 58 near Willamette Pass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doug Sieckmann had his dashcam on as he headed west on Highway 58 over Willamette Pass when he saw two tall trees topple across…
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How do Bend Fire trucks keep on rolling during bitter cold?
As the cold, snowy weather continues, KTVZ News spoke with a Bend Fire & Rescue official about how they keep the trucks rolling and the gear…
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Prineville quail don’t mind dining on leftovers in the snow
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rain, sun or snow, the quail hang out at Brent Bunch’s place in Prineville, cleaning up under the bird feeder. “The birds…
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New at the job, Bend ‘sled dog’ Roxy has a blast pulling the sledding kids down the snowy street
Kevin Desrosiers tells us his new 2 1/2-year-old Aussie, Roxy, has taken to all the fun of pulling the kids down snowy Mount Hope Lane in SW Bend. “A…
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Southern Oregon deals with snowstorm impacts, while kids enjoy rare snow day
While the Medford-Ashland area deals with the impacts of a snowstorm, kids enjoyed a rare snow day. Here’s a report from our sister station KOBI and…
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Medford gets rare snowstorm, closing streets, delaying classes
It’s not just Central Oregon getting winter weather. Snow was falling at a fast clip in Medford, closing streets and delaying classes in a city that…
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Kindergarten surprise: Sunrise Meteorologist Shannon Brady visits Miller Elementary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A kindergarten classroom at Miller Elementary was filled with smiles and questions today, as meteorologist and Sunrise Weather…
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KTVZ.COM exclusive: John Carroll, veteran L.A. forecaster discuss what triggered deadly S. California wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll spoke Thursday with veteran KNBC forecaster Fritz Coleman about the conditions…
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Holidays Bring Big Snow for Bachelor
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the last seven days, they’ve had over 5 feet of snow. And with the possibility of more snow to come, these might be some…
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Your fine photos of another very special aurora display over the High Desert
The sky show was special Thursday night as another show of the northern lights was seen by many across the High Desert. Send us yours, please, from…
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Caught on camera: Sisters homeowner watches as tall pine tree falls, tears out sparking power lines
Steve Allely was taking a video of the windy snowstorm outside his Sisters home Thursday evening when he heard a huge crack, turned and caught a…
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The winter wonderland is here, and so is the fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kids in Bend enjoyed the first snow day this winter on Tuesday, while others struggled. Dylan Anderman talked with one man who…
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Wind-driven snow buffets Bend as major storm moves in
NewsChannel 21 frequent contributor Johnny Oliver shared this video of the blowing snow Tuesday morning in his front yard in southwest Bend, near…
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Quite the ‘dust devil’ caught swirling on the south end of Bend
Stephen McCutcheon says he was heading south onto Highway 97 near Les Schwab Tire Center around 5 p.m. Tuesday when he caught this view of a large…
Continue ReadingA Winter storm watch will bring heavy snow
Heavy snow is expected in the mountains. Accumulations of 12 to 26 inches possible. Near Santiam Pass could get up to 2 feet of snow. The lower…
Continue ReadingDEQ air quality advisory in place until Tuesday; temps stay warm
Happy Saturday, Central Oregon! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory that is now in effect until 3 p.m.…
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