Local Forecast

Quiet, dry, and stable conditions this week mean that it’s a “temperature forecast” kind-of-week. Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected all week.Today, temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s. Winds will be a bit breezy this afternoon, gusting around 20mph. Skies are clear.A ridge of high pressure is building into our region through the

This is our first Local Alert Weather Day, which we issue when the weather will be impactful.  It does not have to be a severe storm or intense rain or blizzards, this is more of a “weather aware” type of day.  We will, of course issue them when we expect intense weather, but we also

Scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are still expected as we head into the evening and overnight.  The chance for a few pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds exists near the storms, so prepare for some stormy weather.  The storms are not going to be widespread, so you may not be in the

We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day for the 24-hour time period beginning Friday evening and ending Saturday evening. After an 80° day across portions of Central Oregon we are expecting a major cool down by Saturday.  The warmer than normal pattern is the result of a ridge of high pressure across the west

FRIDAY NIGHT – SATURDAY Look for full sunshine and summer-feel temperatures today, hitting the 70s and low 80s. If you’re spending the day at Smith Rock or along the river, pack sunscreen and a little extra water.Friday will be just as warm, but an incoming low pressure system will bring changes that you should be

Saturday will be a Local Alert Weather Day with some isolated thunderstorms overnight Friday into Saturday. Along with the storms will be moderate rain and possibly some mountain snow. The rain, combined with the snowmelt from the well above normal temperatures Thursday and Friday, may lead to minor flooding of creeks and streams in Central

Yesterday’s clouds cleared out, leaving us under sunny skies today and tomorrow.Temperatures are on the rise for the rest of the work week. Look for highs to top out in the mid 60s to low 70s this afternoon. We will begin the month of May feeling more like the month of June, as temperatures on

After a cloudy and dreary day with little to no rain, we are expecting a rapid warm up.  A ridge of high pressure is expected to arrive from the west and overtake the area starting Wednesday.  The ridge will be in place for only a couple of days before getting pushed east by a large

This morning, there is a chance to see some light rain as a shower passes through Central Oregon. We’re a little dry at the surface, so don’t expect a wash out. Much of the rain might not be making it to the surface today.After rain passes, the sky will spend the afternoon clearing out. Full

There will be a chance for some light rain tomorrow, but the amounts will be very low.  Most of the rain that will fall is should have a tough time making it all the way to the surface, evaporating quickly in the dry air.  The skies will be mostly cloudy which will keep the temperatures

We are starting the week dry, partly cloudy, and comfortable. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s this afternoon. Winds will get breezy in the mid afternoon, but otherwise quiet weather today.Tomorrow, temperatures will drop back down to near normal, into the upper 50s and low to mid 60s. There is a chance

Today we will have partly to mostly cloudy skies with some light rain before sunrise, but not much past that time frame. There may be some storms today in eastern Oregon this afternoon, and a few may drift west into Crook County. Nothing severe is expected, but dangerous lightning may occur at times. Unfortunately, it

The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of Oregon under the “General Thunderstorm Category” this weekend.  The threat of severe storms is not likely, the general category just indicated that isolated storms are possible.  Associated with the thunderstorms is of course, dangerous lightning along with some small hail.  The rain may be heavy at times

Rain will begin in the mid to late afternoon today, so best to run your errands early in the day before showers roll in. As we heat up into the 60s this afternoon, we’ll see some instability and chances for thunderstorms in the late evening hours. Gusty winds, heavy rains, and lightning are likely underneath

Thursday was a day that was bathed in sunshine and that allowed the temperature readings to get into the 60s. As the day moved on, we did start to notice some high clouds arriving from the south. The introduction of the cloud cover is a preamble to the rain that is expected to arrive Friday.