A Winter Weather Advisory continues through February 18th. This weekend expect rain, snow and freezing rain. Central Oregon may experience light snow, some freezing rain, and a decent amount of fog and rain. Don’t forget to download our free KTVZ Local Alert Weather app for the most current conditions and we’ll help keep you safe
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The weather pattern is very complicated as far as the precipitation type is concerned. The area will be dealing with a wintry mix of rain, snow, freezing rain and possibly some sleet. This is going to occur most of the day, but the freezing rain may hold off until after sunset. The snowfall amounts will
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Moving forward into the weekend the region will continue to see below normal temperatures and snow. The overall pattern has yet another wave of snow arriving on Saturday as the mercury stays in the 30s. The possibility of freezing rain Saturday is low, but not zero so there may be more icy roads ahead. The
Continue Reading(Update: Week’s delay in COCC film screening for Black History Month) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another round of snow and ice led to more school closures and delays around the High Desert on Friday morning. The Sisters and Jefferson County 509J school districts were closed due to road conditions, as was Redmond Proficiency Academy. The
Continue ReadingSeveral inches of new snow in area resorts as a result of recent snowfall. Activity should taper off today but more wintry weather is headed our way as early as late tonight but definitely by tomrrow as another low pressure system approaches from the Central Pacific bringing the chance for a bit more mountain snow.
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Sisters and Jefferson School Districts are closed for the day Culver and Redmond School Districts on 2hr Delay. Happy Friday Central Oregon. Melted snow from yesterday turned to ice overnight is likely underneath the new snow that fell last night into this morning and you can expect icy and dangerous area roadways. Your morning
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(Update: adding comments from meteorologist Bob Shaw) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snowfall returned to Central Oregon Wednesday, leading to several crashes and school closures and delays. But this year’s off-and-on winter and skimpy, then heavy snowfall isn’t as crazy as some of Central Oregon’s past very snowy winters, including ones recent enough for many residents
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The sun is doing a good job of melting the snow received Wednesday and the roads around the region are slushy. Temperatures are pushing into the 40s as we recover from the icy scenario that occurred after sunset Thursday. This warm up is not necessarily going to be great news tonight as the chance for
Continue ReadingPlenty of new snow today as the Cascades continue to get more as we head into the weekend. There have been some gusty winds at times that may have compromised some of the snow report totals, but even as the reports may look low, the snow has fallen and will continue, off and on, through
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Wednesday’s snowfall and slick roads led to a few school closures and delays Thursday around the High Desert, and forecasters said a blue-sky break between storms would end later in the day.
Continue ReadingNew snow has fallen and will continue falling in the Cascades through early Friday. Theres potential for up to a foot or more of new snow in higher elevations before precipitation has concluded. Snow level at 4300 feet as of early this morning. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 4am Friday along the
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Sisters School District is closed due to inclement weather. Jefferson and Culver School Districts are on a 2hr Delay. A fine Thursday to you, Central Oregon. This morning brings a chance of rain and snow. Conditions may transition to the rainy side throughout the day as temperatures are forecast to be a few degrees
Continue ReadingWe can call this the Valentine’s Day storm of 2024. There are currently winter weather alerts for the region that need to be addressed. A Winter Storm Warning is in place until 4 am Friday for southern and western Deschutes and western Jefferson Counties for 3 – 6” of snow by the time Friday morning
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Plenty of new snow is currently falling and there will be additional snowfall, off and on, for the next couple of days. The love is coming from the skies today as an area of low pressure off the coast continues to push snow over the Cascades. Enjoy the pattern and get ready for more as
Continue ReadingThe mountains will get snow and we will likely see some in the lower elevations before temperatures warm up later this morning, when conditions change to a chance for of mix rain and snow. Snow levels rise to 3000 to 4500 feet by this afternoon but snow should continue in the higher elevations going into
Continue ReadingHappy Wednesday Central Oregon! Overnight lows were well below 32 degrees so some areas may have freezing conditions this morning. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler today as low pressure from the central pacific moves toward the region bringing a cool NW flow and wintry weather. The mountains will get snow and we will
Continue ReadingThere’s a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Central Oregon, from Wednesday beginning at 4AM, to Thursday, ending at 10AM. Wet snow is expected with snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Tuesday evening, expect cloudy skies with temperatures dropping down to below freezing, in the mid to upper 20’s. Rain, possibly mixed with snow
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wind and snow may cause hazardous travel conditions in the Columbia River Gorge and mountain passes this week with a low probability of snow in the Portland area, the Oregon Department of Transportation advised Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a winter weather advisory for Central Oregon for 1-3 inches
Continue ReadingSnow is on the way! A Winter Storm Watch goes into effect from late tonight through Thursday evening along the east slopes of the Cascades including La Pine and Sunriver due to total snow accumulations of 10-20 inches in the crests and passes with 3-6 inches possible along the lower east slopes. Travel could be
Continue ReadingGood Tuesday, Central Oregon. There’s a chance for some light fog early this morning and some areas will have freezing conditions presenting the chance for black ice or slippery roadways but no advisories are in place this morning. Today appears to bring mostly clear conditions with similar temperature ranges to yesterday. Although we expect dry
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