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 Pine Ridge Elementary.
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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 ‘dirt twister.’
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 elevations will receive much less, around 2 to 3 inches. In the past 24 hours: Mt. Hood Meadows – 0 inches of new snow Timberline – 0 inches
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. Tuesday for Deschutes and Wallowa counties, among others, due to smoke from multiple wildfires, including the Cedar Creek and Rum Creek fires. DEQ expects intermittent moderate to unhealthy smoke in Central
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So far, so good for C. Oregon’s snowpack – but there’s a lot of winter left
In this special report, NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga offers an early-winter update on how our snowpack, reservoirs and drought conditions are faring after that December snowfall.
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Snow brings slick roads, but it’s great for snowmen at Drake Park
Those who like wintry weather got out and enjoyed it Monday.
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ODOT worker has near-miss with falling tree on Interstate 5
ODOT worker Beau Appling had a near-miss with a falling, snow-laden tree while driving a state vehicle on I-5 near Wolf Creek on Monday — and it was caught on his dashcam. Appling and other drivers were unhurt, and Oregon State Police got a local logging crew stuck in the backed-up traffic to clear the
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Bend hailstorm floods Boyd Acres Road
Eric Goodman shared this video of motorists encountering high water on Boyd Acres Road in NE Bend after intense thunderstorm brought heavy rain and hail to the area Wednesday evening.
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Hailstorm, downpour hits much of Bend
Stephen McGuire, like many in Bend, witnessed a torrential downpour and hailstorm Wednesday evening.
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Tumalo business online auction helps woman fighting cancer
Heritage Brand in Tumalo held an online Facebook auction Friday to help a Utah woman who is battling brain cancer. It may be over, but the assistance continues – learn more at their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/heritagebrandco/
Continue ReadingA chance for snow showers
Heavy rain hit the High Desert most of the day and stayed into the early evening hours.
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Partly cloudy skies and patchy freezing fog started our day and after the fog dissipates we will be left under partly cloudy skies.
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Two bucks in the snow near Tumalo
Judy Pettit shared this video of two bucks facing off in the snow Wednesday near Tumalo.
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Bonta loves to go sledding in Bend
Phia Morton says Bonta, a 1 1/2-year-old Malitpom, has been enjoying the snow by riding a sled on her own down the driveway several times after sitting on their laps a few times, at their house off Century Drive.
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New Bend family enjoys ‘dog sledding’ in snow
Kimberly Keefer says her kids decided to give their dog, Duke, a job, as her daughter attached Duke’s harness to their sled, threw a tennis ball — “and our pup pulled them down the street over and over.” The family moved to Bend in July, she said, “and I think it’s safe to say that
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Bend hosts workshop on snow, avalanche safety
Speakers from around the country took part in Saturday’s Bend Snow and Avalanche Workshop at Central Community College to talk about snow and avalanche safety.
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