Local Forecast

As of 4:00 PM this Saturday, Central Oregon is seeing the clouds break for mostly sunny skies as we head toward evening. According to the latest National Weather Service update for Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville, temperatures are currently peaking in the upper 50s to lower 60s. If you’re heading out, expect a steady northwest breeze between 5 and 15 mph through the

The unusually warm temperatures Central Oregon enjoyed today are beginning to fade as a cold front approaches. According to the latest data from the National Weather Service here is what you can expect for the remainder of the evening and into the weekend. Tonight’s Forecast Conditions: Skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout the night. Temperature: Expect a low near 45°F.

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Yesterday was a very warm day for March, we hit 81 in Bend, Redmond and Warm Springs. The last time we were in the 80s at Bend Municipal Airport was September 28th. The warm pattern continues Friday as well as the mercury in the thermometer hits the middle 70s. There is

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mild pattern continues through Friday, then much cooler conditions expected this weekend.  The highs tomorrow and Friday will be in the 70s but only hit the 50s on Saturday as cooler air arrives from the northwest. A slight chance for light rain is expected before sunrise Saturday but will not be

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperature readings this week as the ridge of high pressure is in place across the west coast. Rain showers are pushing into Washington State, with a line of rain possible in Portland, but in Central Oregon the area is dry and “June-like” today.  The normal high for this

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The mercury in the thermometer is going to hit the 70s this week as a strong ridge of high pressure takes over the west. The normal highs for this week are around the low 50s; we should hit the 70s each day of the work week. The ridge that will keep

Today has been a nice mix of sun and clouds, but as we head into the evening, you’ll notice the clouds thickening up. A weak warm front is moving toward the Cascades, which brings a small chance of rain tonight.  Since the chance is relatively low, any rain we do see will likely be brief and scattered

If you’ve been watching the skies today, you know it’s been a classic Central Oregon mix. We’ve seen the morning dampness give way to some sun, but that high desert breeze has definitely been keeping things crisp. According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service, we are officially in the “calm before the warm.”

Rain showers are likely before dawn but should end by early this morning. A few lingering showers are possible into mid-morning, but partial clearing is expected. Highs today will top out in the upper 40s. Winds are likely to gust near 25 mph at times through the day under partly cloudy skies. Sunday temperatures rise

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The precipitation is staying mainly across the Cascades as several inches of snow have fallen near the Santiam Pass.  South of that location not much has fallen as Mt. Bachelor has only received about an inch today.  There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 5 pm today, which includes

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, but only for locations above 5000 feet. The mountain passes will be impacted by the snow as 5 – 7″ of snow may fall on Highway 20 (Santiam Pass) and points north. Highway 22 and 26 will be impacted by more