Isolated thunderstorms over the weekend have produced several wildfires in Central Oregon, and a few that are requiring aggressive attention. The Wiley Flat fire in Crook County has grown rapidly over 1000 acres by 5pm today. The dry pattern this summer has placed Central Oregon at risk for rapid fire growth if weather conditions permit.
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On Sunday, we saw increasing cloud clover and a couple of pop up thunderstorms with light rain in the evening. Today, there is a slight chance of seeing some showers and thunderstorms later in the evening once again. We will be mostly cloudy for the entire day. Temperatures will drop into the 80s after a
Continue ReadingHappy Sunday Central Oregon. There’s a Heat Advisory in effect from now until 9PM Sunday. During this time, expect hot conditions with temperatures of 95-100 degrees. This may pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. Please keep safe and stay hydrated. Sunday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11PM. Winds will
Continue ReadingWarm weather will continue Saturday and Sunday. Central Oregon has a Heat Advisory in effect, through Sunday. Expect hot and dry conditions Saturday and Sunday, with late day clouds Sunday, along with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Labor Day will see some cloud cover and maybe some spotty showers, with highs in the 80s.
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The heat has returned to Central Oregon as the mercury in the thermometer will rise into the middle and upper 90s both today and Sunday. There is a Heat Advisory in place for Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties Saturday and Sunday as the region will be dangerously hot. Highs are likely to reach the upper 90s
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The heat has returned to Central Oregon as the mercury in the thermometer will rise into the middle and upper 90s both Saturday and Sunday. There is a Heat Advisory in place for Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties Saturday and Sunday as the region will be dangerously hot. We may see Deschutes and Crook Counties
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Today is the day we jump into those 90s across the region. We’ll remain hot through the weekend. Today will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Lows tonight will be in the 40s and 50s.On Saturday, there is a chance for some record-breaking heat. Last record for Bend on August 31st was 95 degrees, set
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Highs today will be back in the upper 80s and a few locations will hit the 90s. The last time we were in the 90s in Bend was August 11th when we topped out at 91. We started the month in the triple digits and it looks like we will end the month in the
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Yesterday we were mild and today we are warming up! Temperatures will climb into those 80s today, even tipping into those 90s in a number of areas north of Redmond. There will be plenty of sunshine today with our dry conditions. Lows tonight will be in the 40s and 50s.A ridge of high pressure dominates
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Helen, our Junior Forecaster this week, is starting fourth grade this year and loves to talk about the weather. She has an activity for just about any type of weather event. In the snow you can go sledding, in the summer you can go bike riding and in the rain you can jump around in
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The mild pattern is coming to an end and a much warmer to flat out hot pattern is taking over. The highs in the upper 70s to low 80s are done for a while as high pressure moves in from the west and is reinforced from the south to bring us significantly warmer conditions. Highs
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Today looks to be a calm day with little going on in the way of weather. Highs today still in the 70s. Lows tonight on the brisk side, in the 30s and 40s. Winds will be light and variable. Air quality is good again today. It will be a dry and sunny summer day.A ridge
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Those who are looking forward to the fall and the cooler, crisp nights and mild afternoons, today and Wednesday are just what you wanted. Those who enjoy the heat of summer, Thursday through Saturday are just what you are looking for. In other words, there is a little bit of fall this week and a
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Highs today will drop a bit from yesterday, into the 70s. There will be a few a clouds today. Lows tonight will be on the chilly side, some areas getting downright cold. Southern Deschutes County and Sisters are expected to hit near or below freezing tonight.A low pressure system is to our north today, passing
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The noticeable winds today will continue into the night and through the day tomorrow. Winds will be around 15 – 20 mph off and on with gusts near 30 today and Tuesday, but relax Wednesday. The winds are going to be much more robust through the Columbia River region as well as a few of
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Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ski season is still at least several months away, but the unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast mountain peaks late last week brought a hint of winter in August. The calendar briefly skipped ahead to November as the system dropped out of the Gulf of Alaska, down through
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After some abnormally cold temperatures last week, we are looking a lot more normal for a bit. Over the weekend, we were progressively warming up about 10 degrees each day. Today, we’ll be nice and warm, in the 80s. Lows tonight in the 40s and 50s.A low pressure to the north along with a cold
Continue ReadingHappy Sunday Central Oregon! Expect mostly clear skies for your Sunday evening. Temperatures will drop down between the 30’s to 40’s. Sunday winds will remain calm, gusting upwards of 7 MPH. We’ll be dealing with sunny skies on Monday with temperatures in the 80’s. Don’t forget to download our free KTVZ Local Alert Weather app
Continue ReadingHope you’re enjoying your weekend, Central Oregon. Expect mostly cloudy skies Saturday evening, with temperatures in the 40’s. However, areas near La Pine, will drop down to the chilly 20’s. There is a slight chance of showers after 8PM, Saturday. Breezy conditions will persist in and around Madras Saturday night, gusting upwards of 22 MPH.
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Today will be much much cooler. Highs today will only reach the low 60s, while some areas might even drop a degree or two below into the 50s. This is definitely “fall-feel” weather. We’ll see similar conditions tomorrow. Lows will be in the 30s and 40s. Southern Deschutes County is expected to drop into freezing
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