Here’s a look at our snow report! Mt. Bachelor saw 4 inches of new snow while Mt. Hood Meadows saw 3 more inches. Not much to report for the rest of the resorts. No major snowfall expected over the next several days, but there will be persistent pattern of snow each day. Temperatures will be
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The snow, ice and especially the freezing rain this past week have caused two runway closures at the Redmond Airport, just one of many challenges facing air travelers across the storm hit-region. But things got better Sunday, to everyone’s relief.
Continue ReadingHappy Saturday Central Oregon! We are seeing highs in the upper 30s in most areas. There in a Winter Weather Advisory for the East Slopes of the Cascades, including the cities Sunriver and La Pine until Sunday at 10am. Mixed precipitation could mean slippery road conditions so use caution while traveling. Roads are still very
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Very little variation in the forecast over the next several days. Today we will be dealing with periods of rain and freezing rain and sleet. Highs will hit the upper 30s in most locations, about 4 – 7 degrees below normal for late January. Not much in the way of sunshine today, so the roads
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There will be wave after wave of light rain, mountain snow, and the chance for some freezing drizzle in the region for several days. The pattern is defined by a persistent flow in the upper levels of the atmosphere that have weak disturbances spaced out by about 12 or 24 hours. What that means is
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The icy road conditions once again closed schools and businesses across Central Oregon on Friday, but it wasn’t bad news for everyone. Especially on what most kids call “snow days.”
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Thursday’s freezing rain and Friday’s still-icy streets around the region led to numerous school closures Friday, including Bend-La Pine, Redmond, Jefferson County, Culver and Crook County, as well as COCC and OSU-Cascades. But the situation at Redmond Airport relented and flights resumed.
Continue ReadingSome new snow in many area resorts over the last 24 hours and as some of the weather was mixed precipitation, there are some variable conditions and wet snow possible in the mountains. Despite a bit of a break from wintry weather today, another mix of rain and snow is forecast to take place Saturday
Continue ReadingUpdate: Bend LaPine, Redmond, Crook County, Jefferson and Culver School Districts are closed for the day. Happy Friday Central Oregon. Road conditions this morning are tricky and dangerous as freezing rain caused ice accumulations throughout yesterday afternoon and overnight. Lows stayed chilly and as a result, no melting occurred on area roadways leaving things extremely
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By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Majiah Washington noticed a flash outside her home this week in Portland, where a dangerous storm had coated the city with ice. Opening her blinds, she saw a red SUV with a downed power line on it and a couple who had been
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide emergency Thursday evening due to the severe ice storm that impacted counties across the state. The declaration comes following an assessment of needs and subsequent requests from multiple counties as they enter the sixth day of severe impacts as a result of the storm. The
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A return of freezing rain that shut U.S. Highway 26 near Warm Springs prompted Central Oregon Community College and OSU-Cascades to close early Thursday afternoon, while Redmond Airport closed its runways and early closures were announced, from courts to libraries.
Continue ReadingThere is a chance for the region from Bend north to Redmond, Sisters, Prineville and Madras to see freezing rain this evening. The cold pocket of air at the surface will provide the chance for the area to get rain that will freeze on contact. Amounts may vary greatly, but a tenth of an inch
Continue ReadingSnow is falling at a nice clip over the Cascades today. Mt. Bachelor has sent us a note that they are pleased to announce they have received over 100 inches of snow so far this month. There is more snow on the way as the weekend approaches. Might not be all that much tomorrow, but
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The recently remodeled Sisters Library had to close on Wednesday after a “significant water leak” flooded parts of the building, likely due to a burst pipe after recent days of bitter sub-zero cold, officials said Thursday.
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U.S. Highway 26 was closed west of Warm Springs Thursday morning due to jackknifed semi-trucks as freezing rain made a return to some parts of the High Desert. Other areas saw more thawing amid rain and temperatures above freezing, at least for now.
Continue ReadingSeveral inches of new snow in the Cascades from our last bout of wintry weather, and as a result all area resorts are currently open. More mixed precipitation is on the way and it brings a chance for some snow but only in the higher elevations as snow levels are quite high with our warmer
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Jefferson County School District is closed for the day. Happy Thursday Central Oregon. This morning rain and freezing rain are expected in the lower elevations. Snow may be mixed in but that will likely be reserved for the mountains with snow levels quite high, early. We do expect above average temperatures this afternoon which
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Shoveling your sidewalk clear of snow in Bend isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. And for good reason, officials say.
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After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the High Desert are reporting a surge in calls for service — and so is Bend Fire & Rescue, due to issues with sprinkler systems.
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