Local Forecast

Although there may be some patchy freezing fog early in the morning, the mist should dissipate by mid-morning. Be on the lookout for some black ice on area roads ways that did see some fog last night. The mountain passes are also going to be challenging since the cold air froze some of the snow

There has been some snow added to the base at our area resorts today, but not as much as originally forecast. The event today was a quick moving burst of snow and a mix of rain and snow near the Mountains. The snow levels today have been estimated at around 4000 feet so most High

Happy Friday, Central Oregon! Today brings early pockets of fog and a chance of rain, locally.  Some models are indicating a chance for a wintry mix here on the High Desert, but it appears we will see mostly rain and it should occur between this morning and early afternoon.   Chances are high that mountains

The pesky foggy pattern that has plagued the region each of the past few nights will return once again tonight. Visibility will be reduced to less than a mile in some spots, while others will be fog-free. Be alert for some of the fog to become “freezing fog.”  Freezing fog is what can generate an

Happy Thursday! More patchy fog can be expected throughout the morning today, but conditions should clear up by this afternoon to another mostly sunny day with slightly above average temperatures.  This should be our last clear day before a chance for some wintry precipitation on Friday when it appears the mountains will even get some

The mild days and chilly nights have caused periods of dense fog to develop overnight and linger into the morning commute.  This is possible once again tonight, not as widespread as this morning or as dense, but some areas may still see the fog. Hopefully the sunshine today will help evaporate some of the moisture

Happy Wednesday.  Areas of Central Oregon are experiencing patchy dense fog this morning, and with chilly temperatures before sunrise, freezing fog is possible in some locations. There is a slight chance of drizzle early this morning and later today we expect things to dry out and clear up a bit.  We will likely even see

The rainy pattern will clear the region by sunset, but there is still a chance for some pockets of dense fog to develop overnight. Temperatures are going to be in the middle 30s, and some locations may see freezing fog. The chilly nights and mild days will persist Wednesday and Thursday but a chance for

Happy Tuesday friends!  Early this morning there may be some pockets of mist as well as slick conditions on elevated roadways before sunrise. Today will bring some wind and continued light showers that will come and go throughout the day.  We do expect above average high temperatures today, as well.   Currently a warm front 

The rain and mist will remain for the short term as the area of high pressure finally shifts east. This movement will open the door for some rainy conditions. The fog and freezing fog along with the poor air quality will be scoured out as the rain and increase in winds will benefit the region.

Happy Monday, Central Oregon.  This morning there are concerns with freezing fog in the area and by later this morning we see a chance of rain, likely after around 10am and potentially throughout the day.  However, outside of any precipitation you can expect mostly cloudy skies. The high pressure ridge overhead is breaking down today

Happy Sunday everyone! A ridge of high pressure will persist today maintaining the dry conditions. We’ll continue to see cloudy skies as we move into the night, accompanied by light winds. We are still under an Air Stagnation Advisory until Monday morning. Avoid outdoor burning and limit use with residential wood devices.  Tomorrow highs will

Happy Saturday Central Oregon!  Today we saw highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. It was nice to see the sunshine, but tomorrow we will see an increase in cloud cover with similar temperatures to Saturday.  We have an Air Stagnation Advisory in effect until early Monday. Certain areas within the region are experiencing

The area is still dealing with the possibility of some patchy dense fog this morning. The fog has been persistent most mornings this week, so today is not much different. Also, the mercury in the thermometer is likely to be less than 32 degrees until mid-morning so freezing fog is likely in some areas as

The region is under the influence of an area of high pressure that has been in place nearly a week. Some byproducts of the high are above normal temperatures and sinking air. The sinking air has been one of the main reasons for the stagnant air conditions that will persist into the weekend. The air

Happy Friday!  Today appears to bring partly sunny and dry conditions with temperatures similar to yesterday.  The next chance for rain is Monday so prepare for this pattern to persist through the weekend! A high pressure ridge has re-established itself over the forecast area and is responsible for these mostly clear conditions as well as

The stagnation of the atmosphere caused by the lack of wind and sinking air from high pressure overhead will continue.  The winds are going to be light and variable over the weekend, and there will be little change in the forecast pattern. Highs are expected to hover around the 50-degree mark each afternoon and dip

Happy Thursday to you Central Oregon.  There is a chance we will see some light precipitation early this morning but Today will likely be a few degrees warmer than yesterday and bring more partly sunny conditions as the day progresses. High elevation clouds making their way into the forecast area early this morning on a

An elongated area of relatively high atmospheric pressure will break down and shift eastward by Wednesday night into Thursday as a trough approaches the coast. This feature will bring a better chance of precipitation to the Cascades mainly Wednesday night, with some lingering chances of precipitation into Thursday. Overall, snow totals look to be on

Good Wednesday to you, Central Oregon! This morning some patchy drizzling and fog may linger but later today should clear up to partly sunny skies and dry conditions here on the High Desert. We may see a light wave of precipitation going into Thursday morning, but as of now it appears the Central WA Cascades