A fine Wednesday to you, Central Oregon. Today brings a chance for rain (most likely throughout the morning) as well as cloudy skies and more mild temperatures. Wind this afternoon will also be something to note as they will be significantly more active than the last few days. The main weather feature for the short
Continue ReadingDry and mild weather has reduced the base at most of the resorts. The warmer conditions continue into the middle of the week and beyond but will be chilly enough to support some snow overnight. The forecast is calling for some off and on snow each of the next several days so expect to see
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The area is on the mild and dry side, with only slight chances for some light precipitation before sunrise Wednesday. Winds are the main feature that could cause some issues Wednesday afternoon as gusts near 35 mph are possible. The lows tonight will once again be in the middle 40s along 97 with southern cities
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Continue ReadingWith warmer temperatures snow levels remain very high…over 7000 feet. These will drop to over 6000 feet through Wednesday, but decrease to between 4500 and 5500 feet on Thursday. Tonight into Wednesday, a cold front will approach the coast and then move eastward through the day Wednesday, bringing rain through Wednesday, and even the possibility
Continue ReadingGood morning and happy Monday! Today appears to bring more mild temperatures and partly to mostly cloudy conditions. There is an end in sight to these warmer temperatures as we expect things to return to more seasonal ranges by late this week. Tonight into Wednesday, a cold front will approach the coast and then move
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The dry and mild pattern will continue to melt the snow on the mountains and provide some swift moving creeks and streams this week. There is currently no threat of flooding but be mindful if you are walking around the banks of creeks and streams. The water is cold, hypothermia my set in quickly if
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It’s hard to believe, with Monday’s spring-like weather, but two weeks ago most of Oregon was dealing with a days-long severe bout of snow and ice. The winter storm caused a spike in overtime and other supply costs for Oregon’s Department of Transportation.
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The warmer weather has been decreasing the thickness of the snow at all of our area resorts. Base reports are down several inches from last Friday. The above normal weather will be present through the middle of the week with but there is hope on the horizon. Thursday we will see the mercury in the
Continue Reading Bouts of rain have taken their toll at our ski resorts. No new snowfall to report today, but all resorts remain open. We will see a shift in the weather pattern which will bring increases in rain, mountain snow and cooler temperatures later in the week.
Continue ReadingHappy Monday everyone! An upper ridge is building over the Pacific Northwest leading to more dry and mild conditions over our region. This will last at least until the rest of the day. Today temperatures will be reaching the 50s and 60s. We’ll see sunny skies during the day but as we move into the
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How you doing Central Oregon! The clouds and rain are moving through the High Desert. Those cumulus clouds and dry conditions will stay with us for the next few days. By Tuesday night, precipitation is back. Expect rain, on and off beginning Wednesday, and possibly through next weekend. Don’t forget to download our free KTVZ
Continue ReadingMost resorts saw little to zero snowfall over the past 24 hours. The snow levels are expected to be well above the 7000 ft. mark through the rest of the weekend and into early next week. Saturday will be a bit soggy as temps will hover around the middle to upper 30s at the 6000
Continue ReadingHappy Saturday everyone! The rainy pattern is expected to continue off and on today. Normally this time of year we see highs around the middle 40s, but today we are reaching middle 50s. Sunday is looking dry with possible lingering showers in the morning. We also could see some sunny skies. Highs on Sunday and
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Rain showers are likely to fall over the region, off and on, most of the day. Keep the rain gear handy as there is not much change to the pattern today and tonight. The other aspect to the forecast today will be the warmer than usual temperatures. Normally this time of year the mercury in
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The temperatures have risen well above the freezing mark today and the early morning wintry mix is now history. The rain will continue off and on thorough Saturday so keep the rain gear handy. Temperatures tonight will be on the mild side for late January as the mercury will only dip to the upper 30s
Continue ReadingDue to a warm front bringing some widespread rain to the coast warm air mixing into our area will cause snow levels to rise quickly to around 8500 feet along the OR Cascades. As a result not much snow, if any is expected in this current bout of precipitation. Snow levels don’t appear to begin
Continue ReadingA fine Friday to you, Central Oregon! Snow may develop before sunrise, with freezing rain also possible during your morning commute, which could create an icy glaze over roads, sidewalks, and vehicles early, before warmer temperatures and expected rain arrive by later today. On and off rain is expected to be with us through the
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The dry pattern will be short lived as the forecast is calling for some icy and snowy conditions to begin the last Friday of January. Snow is expected to develop before sunrise and change over to freezing rain during the early morning commute time frame. There may be an icy glaze over the roads, sidewalks,
Continue ReadingTemperatures on the mountains are on the cool, not cold side in some areas. New additions to the snow have been welcomed over the past day or so. As I have heard, any snow is good snow as there may be a few flakes falling on the mountains overnight. The unfortunate aspect to the forecast
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