By JIM SALTER and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A dangerous winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with blinding snow in some places, freezing rain in others, and bitter cold temperatures and whipping winds across several states. The massive storm continues a week of strong winter weather for much of
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Cascade Natural Gas on Friday asked customers in a large area of northwest Bend to reduce their natural gas usage from Friday evening at 6 p.m. until noon Monday due to the extreme cold temperatures due in the region. The utility has projects underway to resolve pipeline capacity issues.
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High winds knocked down a tree, which fell into a 45-foot power pole and tore down lines in Sisters Thursday evening. It blocked streets and knocked out power to more than 230 Central Electric Cooperative members in downtown Sisters for several hours, until early Friday, authorities said.
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The latest storm to power into Oregon Thursday night was bringing extreme winds as predicted, downing trees and causing the travel problems the Oregon Department of Transportation had warned about, closing both U.S. Highways 26 and 97.
Continue ReadingLots of new snow at the moment. Mt Bachelor is temporarily closed due to an influx of snow and more is on the way! Additionally, snow is likely throughout today as we expect significant snow in the mountains (possibly 1 – 2 feet) by Friday night. Several inches are possible in the lower elevations and
Continue ReadingHappy Friday Central Oregon! This morning again brings concern for slick roads due to snowpack melting and then refreezing with temperatures well below 32 degrees early. Additionally, snow is likely throughout today as we expect significant snow in the mountains (possibly 1 – 2 feet) by Friday night. Several inches are possible in the lower
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There are several issues to discuss regarding the weather this weekend, starting Friday and continuing into the early part of next week. First will be the snow that is likely to begin Friday and last until Saturday evening. Friday will see a steady flow of snow from the north and the mountains will be in
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Warmer winter weather around the High Desert at the beginning of the winter season allowed some people to delay the purchase or installation of snow tires. Until now.
Continue ReadingNot much new snow was added to the mountains today, but the winds and dangerous conditions had Mt. Bachelor closed early. More snow is on the way Friday with another foot plus of snow expected to fall on the mountains. There will be some gusty winds near about 35 mph and a Winter Storm Warning
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With winter weather having definitely arrived in Central Oregon and more on the way, you should not only keep yourself safe but your furry friends too. Keeping pets indoors and out of the snow for long periods of time is one way you can prevent harm from the cold.
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Another major winter storm is poised to sweep into the High Desert over the next couple of days, bringing up to a foot of snow in the Bend area and much more at higher elevations – this time, followed by bone-chilling cold and predicted sub-zero wind chills.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter weather is upon us and expected to continue into next week with subzero temperatures, additional snow and high winds. Deschutes County Public Health reminds people to take precautions to prevent serious health and safety concerns. Preparing for exposure to colder temperatures can mean the difference between staying healthy and serious injury
Continue ReadingSeveral feet of new snow in some areas of the Cascades with more significant snow on the way likely Friday night going into Saturday morning. A Winter Storm Warning is in place along the east slopes of the Cascades and including LaPine and Sunriver until 4am Sunday due to possible snow accumulations of up to
Continue ReadingA fine Thursday to you, Central Oregon. Spotty snow showers are possible this morning and throughout the day although the total amount should be light. A chilly morning with snow on the ground in many areas will likely result in slippery roads on your commute this morning so do exercise caution. Expect a mixture of
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Thanks as always for sharing such fun, wonderful photos of what you saw and did Tuesday and Wednesday as the biggest snowstorm so far this season arrived on the High Desert, from the time-honored “patio set” photos to… well, check them out, and feel free to use the Share tab to send us yours!
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Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,” laugh and shake their heads at what you might call Mother Nature’s hole in one: a large, heavy tree branch that crashed through their roof — and right into an upstairs toilet bowl.
Continue ReadingPlenty of new snow on the mountains, and now everyone is open. Hoodoo is reporting 27″ of powder and a base of 47″ to kick of the season, glad to see them open. Willamette Pass is also up and running today. Most areas got well over 20″ of snow and there is more on the
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The first big snow of the season has come and gone, except for the Cascades which will continue to see accumulating snow. The totals were rather impressive over the High Desert. This is what I got from the National Weather Service.Sisters 9.5Redmond, Eagle Crest 8.7Bend 8.4Powell Butte 4.2Prineville 4.0Madras 3.4 Our area resorts have been
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Heavy snowfall overnight Wednesday resulted in dozens of empty school parking lots and the first snow day of the year for many schools — and kids happy to be out playing in it.
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Winter in the Pacific Northwest can bring snow accumulations totaling inches or feet, depending on the location. When combined with extended periods of freezing temperatures, routine mail delivery can become treacherous. The U.S. Postal Service says customers can help ensure their mail carrier has safe access to mailboxes and front porches during deliveries by providing
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