Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine to start the new work week and kick off the first week of summer. High temperatures are likely to hit the upper 80s and low 90s as the flow of air arrives from the west. This will allow us to get some high-level clouds Tuesday, filtering the sunshine,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Monday morning! Astronomical summer officially began Sunday with the Summer Solstice. After the longest day of the year, days gradually begin getting shorter. The change is small at first and continues until the Autumnal Equinox. A warm pattern will continue through much of the work week as high pressure rebuilds
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Central Oregon is in for a clear, sunny start to the workweek, though the National Weather Service is tracking a significant pattern shift that will bring cooler temperatures and rain chances by Friday. Tonight’s Outlook Expect clear skies across the tri-county area tonight. Overnight lows will drop into the mid-40s to lower 50s for Bend,
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The National Weather Service in Pendleton has placed Fire Weather Zone 700 (Central Mountains of Oregon) under a Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon and evening 3 PM to 8 PM PDT. The alert remains in effect due to a combination of high winds and low relative humidity. Saturday Night Forecast Metrics National Weather Service
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Enjoy the beautiful 90-degree sunshine for the rest of today, but grab a jacket for tonight as the winds pick up with gusts around 30 mph and temperatures drop into the 50s. Saturday brings a welcome drop into the low 80s, but the main story is a Red Flag Warning from 3 PM to 8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Friday morning! Temperatures are heating up into the upper 80s and low 90s today. Expect clouds to increase as we head into the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center include parts of Central Oregon in the General Thunderstorm Risk area for Friday. A few isolated storms are possible, but nothing severe.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)- Today there was a noticeable change to the weather pattern as clouds migrate north from California. The ridge of high pressure over the area will begin to break down and that will allow a low to form in Northern California. This will spin some high clouds into the region Thursday that will
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be another warm day across Central Oregon with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. High pressure will begin to weaken, allowing a low pressure system to develop to our south. As a result, we’ll see an increase in clouds today, along with a slight chance for a stray
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the viewing area until 9 pm tonight. The dry air, dry fuel and breezy conditions are creating a scenario for rapid fire growth. If you are planning any outdoor activities, obey all fire restrictions and be careful with
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The High Desert is on high alert today as the National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Central Mountains (Fire Weather Zone 700), in effect from 11:00 AM this morning until 9:00 PM tonight. A dangerous combination of rising temperatures, shifting winds, and bone-dry air is creating critical conditions
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure well off the coast is continuing to dominate our overall weather pattern here in Central Oregon. The temperatures are expected to hit the upper 80s and low 90s today with some gusty winds late in the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag
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We are looking at peak afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras. Cooler conditions are expected along the East Slopes of the Cascades, with Sisters and Sunriver topping out in the upper 70s to low 80s. The primary story today is the wind. A strong northwest
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – There is a large ridge of high pressure off the coast that will continue to keep the region dry and sunny. The mercury in the thermometer will cross the 90° mark this afternoon across most of Central Oregon prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for portions of
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CENTRAL OREGON10 AM to 10 PM TODAY Temperatures are climbing into the 90s and nearing 100°F across parts of the High Desert. A Heat Advisory is in effect as dangerous heat increases the risk of heat-related illness. Our weather team will be tracking the heat all day and providing updates on-air, online, and through the
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A National Weather Service Heat Advisory goes into effect today from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine, pushing our afternoon temperatures into the low-to-mid 90s for most of our local communities, while the East slopes of the Cascades will see highs in the 80s. If you have strenuous outdoor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather with highs in the mid to upper 80s for the rest of today, and clear skies with lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s tonight. Monday will be sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy with highs in the lower to mid 90s,
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We have a picture-perfect Central Oregon evening ahead! Expect completely clear skies and a refreshing, breezy north wind (gusts up to 30 mph tapering off overnight). It’ll turn crisp late, dropping into the 40s and lower 50s—so grab a jacket for those outdoor event after-parties! The Heads-Up: Enjoy an absolutely stunning, sunny Sunday in the
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We are looking at beautiful, lower-80s sunshine across Central Oregon today, but keep an eye out for a quick north breeze picking up around sunset with gusts up to 25 mph. Clear skies mean a quick drop into the 40s tonight, followed by a warmer, blustery Saturday afternoon with gusts climbing to 30 mph. I
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A warm and dry pattern will continue through early next week as a ridge of high pressure continues to strengthen across the Pacific Northwest. Expect mostly sunny skies today with afternoon highs climbing into the low 80s. Skies will stay clear overnight as temperatures dip into the 40s. We will continue
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Pure sunshine and perfect high-desert weather across Central Oregon today. We are heading into the low 80s this afternoon before clear skies drop us back into the mid-to-upper 40s tonight. If you are making weekend plans, the beautiful weather holds steady with sunny skies and highs in the lower-to-mid 80s for Friday and Saturday, pushing
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