The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Thursday, August 6th due to the smoky skies and near triple digit heat. There is an Air Quality Alert for Central Oregon until further notice due to all the smoke from the smoldering fires and active burning fires in the area. Combine
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Saturday is a Local Alert Weather Day across Central Oregon as gusty winds, low humidity and several active wildfires combine to create critical fire weather conditions.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 11 p.m. Saturday for portions of Central Oregon. The National Weather Service has identified today’s fire weather setup as a Particularly Dangerous
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Saturday, August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be under a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger. The weather conditions Saturday will be warm, dry and windy. These three aspects to the day will provide the perfect
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The air quality for Central Oregon is registering in the Hazardous range from time to time in a variety of locations. The wildfires continue to throw off the smoke and are widely spread throughout Central Oregon, so all will be impacted by the smoke at one time or another. The Local Alert Weather Days are
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today due to the dangerous air quality issues impacting Central Oregon. Also, strong storms are likely today and will generate gusty winds that will be impacting the fire fighting efforts. Firefighters will be aggressively attacking all area fires,
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As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the impactful weather. Always feel free to send us videos and story ideas to news@ktvz.com How to stay safe during thunder and lightning Crook County under Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe thunderstorms
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and rapidly changing conditions to the region. Central Oregon is also experiencing strong storms, thunder, and toppled trees, and our weather team is tracking possible inch-sized hail. Here’s what you need to know about a Severe Weather Threat.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Strong storms are expected to develop today as an area of low pressure located to our south will bring in the intense weather A Local Alert Weather Day will be in effect Thursday as the threat of strong storms are in the forecast. The Storm Prediction Center has Central Oregon in
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Showers and storms are expected across Central Oregon for the next few days with Thursday being the most active. There is an area of low pressure that will become nearly stationary over northern California this week an that feature will be the driving force behind the rainy and stormy weather. A
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A robust early spring snowstorm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades Wednesday. There may be some lingering snow on Thursday morning but most of the snow will be confined to the mountains. Slushy roads Thursday morning will be a concern south of Lava Butte toward Klamath County.
Continue ReadingThe “Late-Season Gift”While the valley floor is prepping for 70-degree weather, the Cascades are sitting on a massive “miracle” refresh. According to the National Weather Service and recent NOAA station data, a powerful spring storm delivered a rare April powder alert across the High Desert’s backyard. By the Numbers: Resort TotalsThe midweek storm cycle was a major producer for
Continue ReadingToday’s Outlook: The Thaw BeginsAfter a frosty start this morning, Central Oregon is officially under a “warming trend” alert. A high-pressure ridge is moving in, which means the heavy coats can stay in the closet this afternoon. High: Mid to upper 60s – a massive jump from yesterday. Sky: Wall-to-wall sunshine. Tonight: Still crisp. Expect a lows in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor received nine inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. From the resort’s Mountain Report, “Old Man Winter really came through for us this time, bringing 9” of blower
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Days go into effect on Wednesday and Thursday as the region will be getting some “Spring Snow” across the mountains and a wintry mix across the high desert. The snow will begin late Wednesday, and the bulk of the snow will fall overnight into Thursday. This is mainly a mountain snow event,
Continue ReadingIt was a chilly start this morning, with temperatures in the teens and 20s. We warm up nicely this afternoon, with highs reaching the 60s and low 70s. That is above our typical mid-50s for this time of year. Winds stay light, generally under 10 mph. Saturday and Sunday look pleasant with mostly sunny skies
Continue Reading LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY WEDNESDAY: There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place for the Cascades from 4am until 10 pm Wednesday for 3 – 8″ of snow and gusty winds. The 97 corridor will see a wintry mix of rain and snow from Lava Butte south into Klamath County. The slick roads will create
Continue Reading A Local Alert Day goes into effect after midnight as snow showers arrive across the High Desert. Expect to see about an inch or two along Highway 97, but three to four inches may fall in Crook County by the end of Thursday. Travel will be impacted along 20 and 26 through eastern Deschutes and
Continue Reading We have issued an Local Alert Weather Day today for dense freezing fog this morning across portions of Central Oregon today. In addition to the fog, we’ve also had patchy freezing drizzle and light snow, which has created a thin icy glaze on some roads and surfaces. This has led to poor visibility on the
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Today is a Local Alert Weather Day due to heavy mountain snow and winter weather in the high desert. The Alert Day is mostly for the Cascades as the majority of Central Oregon will experience pretty typical wintry weather but local travel will be impacted regardless.A Winter Storm Warning is active for
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Wednesday due to the heavy mountain snow we’re expecting this week and areas of snow in the high desert. It won’t exactly be an Alert Day for everyone–many areas will see pretty typical wintry weather. Local travel will be impacted and the mountains
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