Happy Friday on the High Desert! There may be some areas experiencing freezing temperatures early this morning, but in general, we can expect a dry and quiet pattern today. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday and several degrees above average for this time of year. A cold front will arrive late Sunday
Continue ReadingNo new snow at the moment, but a cold front will arrive late Sunday lowering snow levels in the central and southern WA Cascades by late afternoon and then the rest of the forecast overnight and early Monday. This will result in increased snowfall amounts in the Cascades (accumulations of 8-16 inches). Travel will be
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The milder than normal pattern will continue through Friday and Saturday with temperatures about 10 degrees above normal. Normal highs in Central Oregon are around the upper 40s, the next couple of days we will be in the upper 50s. An area of high pressure is off to the east and a low well off
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No new snow is expected to arrive as we move into the weekend, but there is plenty of snow on the ground and there will be plenty of sunshine. The temperatures are likely to be above normal this weekend as high pressure over takes the Pacific Northwest. The surfaces will be groomed, and the lifts
Continue ReadingA fine Thursday to you, Central Oregon. This morning may bring some pockets of fog and black ice is possible in areas at or below freezing but concern for these items is generally low. Today brings mostly sunny conditions with mild and close-to-average temperatures. A ridge of high pressure is beginning to build over California
Continue ReadingThe next chance for snow will be as early as late Sunday when clouds will lower and thicken ahead of the snow slated to arrive Monday morning when temperatures are expected to drop from the above average weekend ahead. The snow will be off and on and lingering into Tuesday before tapering off late in
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Some new snow is being added to the mountains today and there will be a mix of clouds and sunshine. The snow is likely to continue overnight, not a lot, but some new snow is likely. Over the weekend there will be a noticeable uptick in the temperatures as we warm up and stay dry.
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Were warming up and drying out as we head to the weekend. Our mild pattern will continue, a Thursday will mostly see sunny skies and temperatures topping out in the low 50s and upper 40s. Today there will be some lingering moisture from a decaying area of low pressure to our north, but we will
Continue ReadingWhat new snow area resorts have been receiving will be tapering off today. There’s still a chance of some snow showers lingering in the mountains today but in general a dry pattern is setting up and the next chance for measurable snow likely isn’t until after this weekend.
Continue ReadingGood Morning Central Oregon! This morning brings the chance for freezing temperatures in some areas so slick roads and black ice will be possible. Additionally we may see some patchy fog develop throughout the morning, but it doesn’t appear there’s anything widespread, nor any advisories in our forecast area at the moment. Today brings mostly
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The area is getting a break from the snow and wintry pattern that has been with us since last week. There will be some lingering snow on the Cascades that will make the resorts happy, and the High Desert will see a dry period to go along with some milder air to make drivers happy.
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There were a couple of inches of snow added to some of the resorts overnight, some got less. Overall, the week will be a bit milder than normal and the chance for snow is limited after tomorrow. Wednesday will still see some light snow fall on the Cascades, but after that the region dries up
Continue ReadingLight spotty rain and snow showers are possible in the forecast area with snow accumulations up to around 2 inches possible above 4.5k ft -5k ft in the mountains and more snow is expected in the Cascades through midweek.
Continue ReadingHappy Tuesday Central Oregon! This morning pockets of dense fog and freezing fog (in some areas) are possible. Icy and slushy roads are likely the case this morning with some mild temperatures on the way today. A Dense Fog Advisory is in place until noon in North Central Oregon due to visibility of a 1/4
Continue ReadingThe cooler than normal pattern is coming to an end as a milder regime sets in for the short work week. Tonight will see some light rain and snow mingle once again with the roads maintaining a slushy to icy scenario. The temperatures will be in the low to middle 30s so most roads will
Continue ReadingPresident’s Day is a nice day to get to the mountains and enjoy the snow. A few inches have been deposited on the Cascades in most locations and there will be a nice run of spotty snow most of the week. Overnight there should be more snow deposited and building the bases, and our resorts
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Ski resorts saw around two to seven inches of new snow over the past 24 hours. The forecast is calling for more snow today and a few more inches each of the next several days. The roads getting to the resorts may be slick and icy so prepare for some travel trouble.
Continue ReadingGood morning everyone! A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10am today. This will mainly be affecting areas such as Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. Another concern this morning is freezing rain. This along with reduced visibility can create
Continue ReadingThere’s a slight chance of rain showers Sunday night, including patchy fog. Expect a wintry mix of rain and snow on President’s Day. Dry conditions are expected until Tuesday night, when the next system is likely to hit the High Desert. Temperatures will remain around the 40’s during the day, dropping down to below freezing
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A serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 26 in both directions near Warm Springs for a time late Saturday afternoon, officials said, on a day when slick, snowy and icy roads led to numerous crashes around the High Desert.
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