Local Forecast

Happy eclipse day! Although we are not in the path of totality, Central Oregonians can expect to see the moon cover about 26% of the sun.  This will occur around 11:25 a.m. Mostly sunny skies are likely this morning which will be good for the viewing.  Never look at the sun without proper equipment. Although

Are you ready for Monday’s Solar Eclipse? Central Oregon’s ‘path of totality’ is between 20%-30%. A strong westerly flow will produce a down-sloping RAIN SHADOW effect sheltering the Columbia Basin and central Oregon from any serious precipitation chances, Sunday and Monday. Don’t forget to download our free KTVZ Local Alert Weather app for the most

We are likely to see some snow in the mountains, off and on, with a stray shower possible in the lower elevations. If it is late on Saturday, it may be light snow in Jefferson and Crook Counties.  We will still be chilly with highs only reaching the upper 40s and low 50s, under partly

The region will still be dealing with a much cooler air mass today as the cold pattern remains.  There will be a flow of air from the northwest today and that should continue to usher in the chilly air.  Look for snow to fall along the spine of the Cascades off and on and add

The area will still be in “winter-mode” as the mercury in the thermometer will only reach the upper 40s and low 50s over the weekend. Most of the snow has melted in the area and there is only a slight chance for a stray shower either Saturday or Sunday.  There will, however, be a good

Happy Friday everyone! We may see a few lingering snow showers today, but we’ll be entering a dry period over the weekend. Be prepared for snow if you are heading to the mountain within the next few days. There may be patchy ice in some secondary roads that didn’t get a chance to dry out on

The snow began last night around 8 pm in Bend and continued off and on through the night. The unofficial totals are trickling in, but generally there is about 1- 3” of snow on the grassy areas and fields.  Roads are slushy and wet due to the 80° weather we had Tuesday, but I expect

There is a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties until the afternoon. Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras are included in the Advisory.  This has been issued due to the late season snow potential of around 1 – 2”. This will make roads slick and travel impacted. Snow accumulations are expected

There is a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties starting at 11 pm tonight through Thursday afternoon. Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras are included in the Advisory.  This has been issued due to the late season snow potential of around 1 – 2”. This will make roads slick and travel

Good morning Central Oregon! A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect tonight at 11pm and last until 4pm Thursday. This will mainly affect the cities of Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville. These areas could see up to two inches of snow accumulation so this could impact the morning commute tomorrow.  It’s going to feel

The short run of above normal temperatures will end today as a cold front pushes through the region tonight.  Expect to see the temperatures only reach the upper 40s Wednesday along with mountain snow. The precipitation over the next several days will be a mix of rain and snow. The snow will fall overnight in

Happy Tuesday everyone! We have a beautiful sunny day ahead of us! The warming trend will peak today, as highs will reach into the upper 70s to low 80s. These high temperatures are 15-20 degrees above normal for this time of year. The roads are looking dry this morning so you don’t have to worry

The ups and downs of Spring are on display this week as the temperature readings Tuesday will approach 80 in the high desert, followed by a chance for snow on Wednesday.  Our snow chances are mainly for areas above 4000 feet, which include Sunriver and La Pine.  Considering the near 80° temps on Tuesday the

Happy Monday everyone! It is going to be a dry and sunny start to the month of April. Hopefully you get a chance to get outside today and enjoy the beautiful weather. High temperatures will increase 6 to 12 degrees today from yesterday, with a similar increase today into Tuesday. Winds will generally be light

Sunday evening through early Tuesday, dry conditions will develop with a warming trend across the region as an upper level ridge builds in from the northeast Pacific. Winds will generally be light during this period with mostly clear skies. Temperatures are expected to warm 5 to 8 degrees each day, before a cooling trend and

Happy Easter weekend. We’re looking at daytime temperatures in the 50s on Saturday and Sunday. Expect temperatures in the 60s on Monday, warming to the 70s by Tuesday But the cooler weather will be back on Wednesday, with highs returning to the 50s, as well as rain and a wintry mix, on Thursday. Don’t forget

Today will be cooler than normal with highs reaching the low 50s, falling a couple degrees shy of the normal high of 54. There will be plenty of sunshine mixed with some cloud cover with the precipitation continuing to move away from the region.   Winds will be from the northeast today and will help

The temperatures in the region have been below normal for several days, but that trend is about to change.  Since last Saturday, the mercury in the thermometer has only reached the middle to low 50s, on Tuesday the 70s return.  It will be a gradual run to the 70s as Saturday and Sunday will still

Happy Friday Central Oregon! As we wrap up the work week, expect cloudy skies. Today will be drier compared to yesterday, although there’s still a chance of spotty precipitation. Temperatures will reach the upper 40s and 50s today across the High Desert. Winds will be calm for the majority of the day, but it may

There will be a few flurries today at the lower elevated areas over the High Desert, but not much accumulation. The ground is not frozen so the chance for snow to accumulate is inhibited as the snow will melt until the ground is cold enough to allow the snow to build up.  Some snow may