Local Forecast

Dry and warm pattern today and into Wednesday as high pressure at the surface takes over the area. High temperatures are likely to be in the low to middle 80s through Wednesday, then we get very hot.  There will be plenty of sunshine and warm weather for the next several days as we prepare for

Good morning! The clouds from the weekend are clearing, bringing us beautiful sunny skies today. We’re starting the month of July with warm temperatures in the 80s. This is right around where we should be for this time of year. Temperatures will keep climbing as we move into the middle of the work week. Expect

We’ll start the week with temperatures just around 80 degrees across the region. This is right about where we should be for this time of year and this pattern is expected to stay with us for the first half of this upcoming work week. We’ll start to see a heat up with Independence Day and

Today, some moisture moved into the region. Not enough for rain, but clouds will be present for the day, thickening into the afternoon. There’s a chance for some light spotty showers along the Cascades but lower elevations should remain pretty dry. We will be right around 80 degrees, give or take a few degrees for

The area will be warm today, but there should be a mix of clouds and sunshine. There will be more sunshine in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. There may be a few light, spotty showers in the late afternoon, but for the most part, the tri-counties should stay dry. Highs today will

The weather pattern will be quiet over the next several days as the winds are expected to be breezy but not windy.  The flow of air will be generally from the northwest on Saturday, which will push the smoke from the Darlene 3 fire to the southeast into Lake County.  There will be some cloud

Good morning! An upper ridge is moving into the Pacific Northwest bringing us dry conditions and a warming trend. We can also expect some relatively light winds. We’re heating up into the 80s starting today across most of the region. These warmer temperatures will continue for the next several days as dry, warm air dominates

The region will be, once again, back in the 80s starting Friday and through the weekend.  We will be looking at the 80-degree range of afternoon highs for the next several days as dry and warm air dominates the area. High pressure over eastern Oregon has kept the area dry and the winds have relaxed

Good morning! Expect breezy and seasonably cool conditions today, with high temperatures reaching the low 70s. Starting tomorrow, temperatures will steadily warm up through the beginning of the weekend. The breezy conditions yesterday have allowed the Darlene 3 Fire to spread eastward over the past several hours. As of this morning, it has expanded over

The weather at the Darlene Fire has been breezy today which has allowed the fire to expand to nearly 2500 acres by noon (Wednesday.) The fire has been growing east over the past several hours and is currently 30% contained.  The weather conditions will not be favorable for quick containment, as the eastern edge continues

Good morning! Expect widespread haze in parts of Deschutes County along with areas of smoke as we move through the morning. Some areas are still feeling the impacts of the Darlene 3 Fire which has triggered evacuations, area closures and power shutoffs. Highs today will be in the low 80s in most parts of the

The hot conditions of today will be replaced by a warm pattern for the next several days.  The transition to the cooler conditions may bring some breezy weather to the area, but not windy.  Regions to our north, along the Columbia River, will be gusty but that should not translate this far south. Highs Wednesday

Happy Tuesday Central Oregon! Expect a hot day today, with temperatures climbing into the 90s. With the return of the heat, fire danger also increases. A Fire Weather Warning is in effect to the south today due to dry air and windy conditions. We’re monitoring the situation closely as the warning could potentially extend into

The area will spike once again in the 90s for one day, as we experienced over the weekend.  Highs across the area have one day of well above normal temps before we return to the 80s on Wednesday.  The winds will be noticeable but not to overwhelming and the fire danger for the area will

Good Monday morning! We kicked off the first official weekend of summer with temperatures ranging from the 80s to 90s. I saw many out in the sun floating the river. Hope everyone was protecting themselves from the heat and keeping hydrated out there! It looks like the warm weather pattern will continue into the start

We are dry, breezy, and on the warm side today. There is a Fire Weather Warning out for areas in Jefferson County and Deschutes County. These areas include Madras, Prineville, Redmond, and Bend. This is precautionary but it lets us know that weather conditions are windy and very dry, which could lead to critical fires

Summer officially started this week and it feels like it! Areas across the region have been well above normal this last week and we are expected to have some record-breaking highs today in the 90s. We will continue to be warmer than normal into the first half of next week. Normal highs this time of

As we move through the first weekend of summer 2024, we will be hot. Today I expect several locations to reach the low to middle 90s as the heat arrives from the southwest. The region is not expected to be too breezy, but it may see a few gusts in the 15 to 20 mph

The region will be under the influence of the dry and very warm ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Northwest.  Look for the skies to be clear and the air to be dry. A combination like that will allow the mercury in the thermometer to rise well above normal once again. Saturday will be

Happy Friday Central Oregon! We’re continuing the warming trend with temperatures rising mostly into the 80s today. Some parts of the region including Madras and Warm Springs could see highs up in the 90s. It’s one of those days you’re going to want to switch out the pair of jeans for a pair of shorts.