Local Forecast

We’re expecting some more wet weather this weekend across the High Desert. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10am tomorrow. Snow is expected above 4000 feet. At the pass level, we could see snow accumulations between 5 to 9 inches, 12 along the crest.  Southern and Western Deschutes Counties are in the advisory

The seemingly endless parade of rainy days and snow/rain nights continues in the Pacific Northwest.  Today we will see high elevation snow and lower elevation rain and wintry mix. Slick roads and reduced visibility will elevate the danger on area roads. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until Sunday night for the crest of the Cascades as

There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place from 10pm tonight through 10pm Sunday. This is for the east slopes and crest of the Cascades. Included are Sunriver, La Pine, and Sisters. A couple of inches of snow at lower elevations, and almost foot is likely over the Cascades by the time Sunday rolls around.

There could be some icy spots on your morning commute due to wintry mix and freezing rain overnight and early this morning. Freezing rain will have the best chance of developing in Madras, Warm Springs, and Sisters. This will generate an icy glaze on surfaces so be careful on the roads today. There is a

The region is under a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect and will expire at 4pm Friday.  This weather event is going to be a mix of snow and freezing rain.  The snow will only be about an inch or so along the east face of the Cascades, but the real concern is the chance

As you step outside to get your day started, be careful not to slip! There will be icy spots on the roads and sidewalks this morning, especially side roads, back roads, and/or neighborhoods. Take it slow this morning. In addition to ice, patchy dense fog is has developed across the region. Visibility will be very

Happy New Year. The area is going to be dealing with a series of rain and some high elevation snow for the next three days.  The air is expected to be mild enough this week to generate mostly rain during the day and if there is precipitation at night, it will be a mix of

Happy New Year Central Oregon! We’re kicking off the first day of 2025 with some snow covered roads, so take it slow on your morning commute. Reminder, that Winter Weather Advisory is set to last until 4pm. We could see around an inch or so from Lava Butte north along 97, but southern and western

New Year’s Eve will see a good chance for snow and that snow will linger into New Year’s Day.  The snow totals are expected to be 3 – 4” along the east face of the Cascades and through the mountain passes with higher amounts in pockets near the crest. The Winter Weather Advisory is in

Happy New Year’s Eve! Today we’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine, transitioning to increasing cloud cover later in the day. High temperatures will reach the 30s across the region. Patchy fog may affect visibility this Tuesday morning in some areas. While the day remains mostly dry and chilly, light snow showers are expected

The region is drying out slightly with some cold air in place today and tonight. Patchy fog is possible tonight, meaning the fog should develop into “freezing fog” in the bitter cold air. Lows overnight will drop into the teens and single digits while the afternoon highs will only reach the upper 30s.  Variably cloudy

Good Monday morning! After a few spotty showers earlier this morning, we’re expecting things to dry up. Temps dropped into the 20s overnight so we’re waking up to icy conditions. Dry and crisp are the best words to sum up the final days of 2024. Today will be cloudy, but the sunshine will be peeking

A mixture of rain and snow is expected to conclude our weekend. Breezy conditions are also expected through Sunday, gusting upwards of 30 mph. We’ll see some clearing by Monday, with partly sunny skies. Daytime temperatures will hover in the 40’s while evening temperatures will dip down to the 20’s, below freezing. Don’t forget to

Happy Saturday Central Oregon! More showers are headed our way tonight. With mild temperatures, most of the precipitation in the lower elevations will fall as rain. The rain could become heavy at times tonight into tomorrow morning so there is potential for minor flooding. A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect overnight for east

The seemingly endless parade of storms continue to march through the Pacific Northwest bringing high elevation snow and lower elevation rain. The temperatures over the weekend will be mild and support mainly rain east of the Cascades. The snow levels will be above 4500 feet (La Pine is 4200 feet) so the wintry mix of

The parade of storms continues to march through the Pacific Northwest bringing high elevation snow and lower elevation rain. The temperatures over the weekend will be mild and support mainly rain east of the Cascades. The snow levels will be above 4500 feet (La Pine is 4200 feet) so the wintry mix of rain and

Rain and snow have fallen through the night and into early this morning. Areas south of bend have accumulated some snow, which could make for a difficult commute. Be careful of ice and slush this morning if you’re hitting the roads early.Showers should clear this morning and we’ll see a mostly dry afternoon, even some

The series of winter storms continue to push through the Pacific Northwest bringing heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, rain, and snow mix across the High Desert.  This pattern is expected to continue through the weekend. If you are traveling this weekend, prepare for some inclement conditions.  The passes will continue to pile up the snow

Rain and snow will continue to fall across the region today. A number of alerts are active due to the wintry pattern we’re experiencing.Southern Deschutes and the western parts of the Tri-County area are under a Winter Storm Warning until 10pm tonight. Snow will continue to fall in these areas, accumulating around 2-4 inches by