SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures remain below freezing across much of the state, and the National Weather Service is forecasting freezing rain across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington starting late Tuesday morning, with ice accumulations between 0.10 – 0.50 inches — and ice on the High Desert, too. So state agencies are again warning Oregonians
Continue ReadingThere was no new snow added to the Mountains, expect for Mt. Hood added about a foot of new snow. Over the weekend there were several inches of fresh powder. Temps still cold to start the day Tuesday but will warm into the 20s up on the mountain. Roads are generally in good shape heading
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By CAROLYN THOMPSON, MATTHEW BROWN and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills stayed put across much of the U.S. Monday, promising the coldest temperatures ever for Iowa’s presidential nominating contest, holding up travelers, and testing the mettle of NFL fans in Buffalo for a playoff game
Continue ReadingHappy Monday, Central Oregon! This morning brings more cold temperatures and slippery roads in the area. Patches of Fog and Freezing fog are possible in Central and North Central Oregon. Today should bring partly sunny conditions but wind chill values could have temperatures feeling close to zero. Although today is expected to be mostly dry
Continue ReadingHappy Sunday everyone! The weather system which brought moderate to heavy snow yesterday has moved off to the southeast. Very cold wind chills are also no longer expected as winds have become light in all areas. Highs are topping out in the low to middle 20s this afternoon. This is lower than our typical highs
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By GILLIAN FLACCUS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. left millions of Americans facing dangerous cold as Arctic storms left four dead and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands in the Northwest, brought snow to the South, and walloped the Northeast with blizzard conditions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With as much as 10 inches of snow on Bend’s roads and more coming down, the city of Bend has plow crews out about 15 hours a day. NewsChannel 21 got a ride and a first-hand look with a driver amid Saturday’s storm. More than a dozen city trucks are clearing Bend roads in two
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows saw a range of 12-14 new inches of snow. A couple resorts are temporarily closed due to road conditions and freezing rain. We have a few dry days ahead, but we should be seeing more snow by the middle of the week. Stay warm out there!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Across Central Oregon Sunday, it was time to dig out from as much as a foot or more of snow. With piles a foot or more deep, snow is covering and blocking sidewalks driveways and side roads. The Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews are making good progress on clearing state highways
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation’s provided an update late Sunday afternoon on the continuing impacts of a major winter storm that continues to hit the state with severe travel issues, downing trees and knocking out power.
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Heavy snow and dangerous cold hit the High Desert as forecast Saturday, making for very risky travel conditions and keeping most folks at or close to home, followed by Sunday’s major dig-out from a foot or more of snow as temperatures warmed Sunday to more normal readings.
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The arctic blast of bitter cold air is starting to retreat to the north and east. There is still a major cold snap in place as temps are about 20 degrees colder than where they should be for Mid-January. Highs will top out in the low to middle 20s this afternoon, while low 40s are
Continue ReadingThe snow will continue into the night and taper off as we head into the early morning hours of Sunday. Look for the cold arctic air to retreat northeast Sunday so, although we will be cold, it won’t be as cold as Saturday. Expect to see some decent powder due to the light and fluffy
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The snow has been piling up all day and will continue to do so into the night. Snowfall amounts in the lower elevated locations are likely to be in the 7 – 10” range making travel difficult. The mountains will, once again, get 1 – 2 feet of snow. The snow is problematic enough, but
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – – Many parts of Oregon are experiencing severe winter storm conditions, including snow, ice, freezing rain, high winds, heavy rain and freezing temperatures, and emergency efforts are underway to help those affected. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center for state agencies and nonprofit partners to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Another sun break came to much of the Bend area Friday morning ahead of another strong winter storm and bitterly cold temperatures, as well as more winds topping 100 mph at higher elevations that have downed trees in many areas and forced a second day of suspended operations at Mt. Bachelor.
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The day will be defined by snow and cold conditions. There will be several inches of snow on the mountains and inches of snow over the high desert. The snow today is expected to be widespread and will taper off by the evening. Travel will be greatly impacted by the weather conditions as some
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Steve Allely was taking a video of the windy snowstorm outside his Sisters home Thursday evening when he heard a huge crack, turned and caught a towering Ponderosa pine smashing to the ground and through a power line, with a bang and big shower of sparks.
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There are several issues to contend with once again as the wintry storms push across the Beaver State. First here is the latest information about the snow. The snow will continue to push over the mountains through the night that will be off and on. The more robust snow showers will be south of Bend,
Continue ReadingMuch more snow is likely to be added to the already impressive snowfall amounts we have received this week. There may be at least one or two more feet of snow added this Saturday. There is the issue of the temperatures… which will be in the sub zero range for several hours. This will generate
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