Looks like we received a couple more inches at our ski resorts! According to the resort’s website, Mt. Hood Meadows is closed today. There will be more snow falling over the Cascades today so we can expect to see those base numbers to grow. A brief break from the precipitation is expected on Wednesday, but
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The region will have a tough time finding any sunshine this week as the area will be under a persistent pattern of on and off rain showers and mountain snow. Today in Bend, I saw graupel, which is sometimes referred to as soft hail. Basically, it is formed when supercooled raindrops freeze onto a snow
Continue ReadingOnly Bachelor and Timberline are open today from what is being indicated on their websites. There is snow falling today over the Cascades and we will continue to see the flaked fly as the week moves along. Tuesday will add a bit more snow to the bases but we may see a brief break on
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There is a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 11am today. This will affect the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades including the cities of La Pine, Sunriver and Sisters. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and gusty winds expected. Lower snow totals of less than one inch are forecast along US-97
Continue ReadingA couple of inches of snow came in over the past 24 hours! Most resorts have closed for the season, but Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline remain open. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect this morning, potentially leading to an increase in base numbers due to anticipated snowfall on the mountains. Be
Continue ReadingNot much rain is expected today over the High Desert this weekend. There will be some snow showers off and on over the Cascades. We may experience a bit of fog in some pockets due to the snow on the ground and the milder air and light rain. Conditions might set off a fog advisory,
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Not be much that makes moisture is expected to make it over the mountains this weekend, other than some light rain and drizzle. The region will see off and on light rain, with occasional breaks in the cloud cover revealing the sun. The overall pattern will be mostly cloudy and breezy. Winds will be arriving
Continue ReadingSnow is falling again along the crest of the Cascades. Some of the highest amounts of snow are likely to be above 6500 feet, but the general amounts at 5500 will be in the 1 – 3″ range. Bachelor is reporting near 6″ by noon. The west winds are going to persist over the weekend,
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There will not be much that makes it over the mountains this weekend, other than some light rain and drizzle. The region will see off and on light rain, with occasional breaks in the cloud cover revealing the sun. The overall pattern will be mostly cloudy and breezy. Winds will be arriving from the west
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Good morning! This Friday we can expect cloudy conditions along with chances for some light rain showers and mist. Afternoon highs will be similar to yesterday mainly ranging in the 50s. Throughout the morning, temperatures will mainly stay in the 30s to 40s. I wouldn’t worry too much about the rain impacting the morning commute
Continue ReadingMt. Hood Meadows and Timberline both reported an inch of new snow. Base numbers still over 100. Hoodoo Update: Hoodoo had to end their season a little early! Unfortunately, the resort won’t be open Saturday. According to their Facebook, a broken well pump shut the mountain down. Also, sun and rain has taken a toll
Continue ReadingSnow is on the way back this weekend as the region gets a few more inches added to the base. The temps will be near freezing and the snow will not be the best in terms of powder, but snow is snow, so we enjoy what we are offered. Hoodoo is open for business Saturday
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Although there may not be much rainfall measured in the gauges this weekend, there will not be much sunshine either. Clouds will persist over the region, along with light rain and mist, through at least Saturday. A persistent cloud bank will be over the region as moisture moves in from the Pacific. The mountains are
Continue ReadingNot much to report today since conditions on the mountains have been dry and mild. We’re going to be dealing with cooler weather today and moving into the weekend. A few inches of snow is possible to return to the highest peaks of the Cascades over the next few days. Snow levels are are fairly
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Happy Thursday! We’re seeing a shift in the weather pattern. Expect some light rain to arrive before noon today that will linger off and on through tomorrow. Central Oregon is going to be on chilly side with afternoon highs topping out in the middle 50s. It was a bit smoky yesterday due to prescribed burns
Continue ReadingMild and dry today but there is a chance for some cooler weather Thursday and into the weekend. Snow is possible to return to the highest peaks of the Cascades over the next few days as moisture gets squeezed out of the atmosphere by the mountains. Not much, maybe about an inch or so each
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The dry and sunny pattern is coming to an end as today will be the last day for a while with mostly clear skies. A weak cold will be moving across the region which will change our pattern from mild and dry to cooler and rainy. Expect a chance for light rain to arrive before
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Happy Wednesday Central Oregon! It looks like it’s going to be another quiet day on the High Desert. Conditions will be sunny and temperatures will mainly be in the 60s across the region. Firefighters are planning to continue prescribed burning today on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts. Don’t be surprised if you see
Continue ReadingNot much to report on today’s ski resort. Sunny conditions and mild temperatures aren’t the best conditions for some snow today. The mountains may see some more rain and snow moving closer to the weekend. Around of an inch of snow is possible mainly above 6000 feet. Also a reminder that the last day to
Continue ReadingSpring conditions are in place, the region is dry, above freezing and sunny. Temperatures have passed the 50° mark most places today by noon. Not a great recipe for extending our season, but a great time to hit the slopes if you don’t like getting too cold. There is some snow in the forecast as
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