Local Forecast Archives

Fire weather warning despite cooling temperatures

August 4, 2023 3:18 am Eric Oren

Happy Friday, friends! Moderate rain showers as well as scattered thunderstorms are on the way, this afternoon and evening. Extremely dry air will…

Spotty storms may ignite new wildfires

August 3, 2023 12:57 pm John Carroll

The National Weather Service is concerned about the threat of showers and storms igniting new wildfires. The air is very day and the rain that…

Storm activity brings a fire weather warning

August 3, 2023 3:30 am Eric Oren

As of this morning, lingering smoke from the Bedrock fire, east of Eugene, has caused the National Weather Service to extend the air quality alert in…

Air quality issues remain, Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday and Friday

August 2, 2023 12:46 pm John Carroll

A Fire Weather Warning (formerly referred to as a Red Flag Warning) will go into effect Thursday at 11am until Friday at 11pm for areas east of the…

More wind with possible storms incoming

August 2, 2023 3:27 am Eric Oren

Hello Central Oregon! We have another afternoon of seasonably hot conditions in the upper 80s and lower 90s headed our way. Overnight lows are…

Smoky haze remains, spotty showers or storms possible late week

August 1, 2023 12:51 pm John Carroll

Update: The NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Thursday morning through Friday evening. This is due to the possibility of thunderstorms to…

Warm, windy conditions with more haze

August 1, 2023 3:16 am Eric Oren

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Hazy conditions from nearby fires will persist today, with the most impact still expected in Deschutes County. The smoke…

Smoky pattern, rain possible late in the week

July 31, 2023 3:10 pm John Carroll

The smoke from the Bedrock Fire is still impacting the region as the skies are noticeably smoky and hazy. The winds are the main issue with respect…

More hazy conditions in the 80s on the way

July 31, 2023 4:07 am Eric Oren

Happy Monday, Central Oregon! Conditions are still hazy due to wildfires in the state and the air quality alert will remain in effect through…

That smoky haze lifts a bit, but isn’t going away; otherwise, warm sunshine continues

July 30, 2023 12:16 pm KTVZ News Team

Hope you’re having a good weekend despite the smoky haze, Central Oregon! For much of Bend, the Air Quality Index improved Sunday from “Unhealthy…

Smoky skies continue, but warm sun as well

July 28, 2023 9:10 am Bob Shaw

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… The big story this morning is that the Air Quality Alert has been extended through 11:00 pm Tuesday. That…

Smoky haze remains through the weekend

July 27, 2023 8:12 pm John Carroll

Although temperatures today were a few degrees below normal, the region is still having to deal with the smoky haze from the Bedrock Fire. The…

SUNNY AND SMOKY

July 27, 2023 8:23 am Bob Shaw

GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… We are waking up to clear skies, but smoke in the air is likely to stay with us for much of the day. Highs…

Sunny, hazy and warm temperatures are expected on the high desert

July 26, 2023 4:18 pm Tracee Tuesday

(Update: adding local alert weather forecast video) How you doin’ Central Oregon?! Smoky conditions will stay with us into Thursday morning when we…

Sunny and Smoky

July 26, 2023 8:03 am Bob Shaw

GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… High pressure continues to dominate our weather picture, so we are in for more sunshine with a few clouds…

An Air Quality Alert will remain with us through Thursday morning

July 26, 2023 4:00 am Bob Shaw

Good Wednesday morning Central Oregon! I hope you’ve been able to push through the smoky conditions here on the High Desert. The Oregon Department…

Expect hazy and warm conditions on the High Desert

July 25, 2023 3:39 pm Tracee Tuesday

(Update: adding local alert weather forecast video) Happy Tuesday evening Central Oregon! Due to the numerous wildfires, we have an Air Quality Alert…