Locally we should be mostly dry for the next few days outside of morning fog/ light spotty rain & freezing rain activity. There is a 20-40% probability of light precipitation along the Cascade crests; It appears any precipitation that does come will fall as rain, with snow levels currently around 5500 feet.
Continue ReadingHappy Thursday! This morning brings more commute complications in the form of fog and freezing fog until around 10 a.m. Conditions should clear up to a partly cloudy day with above-average temperatures near 50 degrees, and there may even be a bit of sunshine later. A freezing fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM
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The weather in the region will be active, but not overwhelming. Expect to see a mixture of mostly cloudy skies each day and a slight chance for some spotty rain or mountain snow. Temperatures are on the mild side, and will remain above normal through the end of the year. The temperature profile is the
Continue ReadingNo new snow has fallen on area resorts as the region is staying well below normal as far as precipitation is concerned. Look for the region to get some snow overnight, but overall the region should not see any major snow events this week or into the weekend. Winds Are blowing some snow around at
Continue ReadingToday we do expect to see a bit of rain here locally but no significant snowfall is in the foreseeable forecast. We did get a light dusting of snow yesterday with several resorts receiving 1-2 inches of new snow. While that isn’t what we are hoping for around this time of year, it’s certainly better
Continue ReadingGood Wednesday morning, Central Oregon. Early this morning areas of fog and freezing fog are a factor in some areas, especially before sunrise. Visibilities have been fluctuating as winds pick up and subside. Some spotty light rain and freezing drizzle may impact the morning commute by creating ice on roadways. This afternoon brings more chance
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High pressure will be able to win the battle against any rain shower activity coming into the area today and into the evening. Then, the high shifts to the east and opens the door for some light rain and mountain snow. This will not be a major event, but more of a nuisance event that
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A couple of inches of new snow has been reported, but not much is in the forecast for the rest of the week. We may see a few inches on Wednesday, but not as much as most would want for this time of year. Mild conditions through the weekend.
Continue ReadingThere’s an inch of new snow at Mt Bachelor and 2 inches of new snow at Timberline Lodge. Early this morning, there may be some light mixed precipitation and even possible snow (around 2 inches) in the mountains, with the lower elevations seeing mainly rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place along the East
Continue ReadingHappy Tuesday! Today should bring mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance for rain this afternoon and overnight tonight. Early this morning, there may be some light mixed precipitation and even some possible snow in the mountains, with the lower elevations seeing mainly rain. Additionally, patchy fog is possible early this morning. A Winter Weather
Continue ReadingSome light snow was added to the mountains today as Bachelor reported 1″ over the last 24 hours and Timberline added 2″. There may be some added to the Cascades tonight, but not much. It is also going to be a bit of a challenge getting to the mountains as the roads may be slick.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 10 am Tuesday morning. The snowfall is expected to be confined to the mountains; lower elevations should see mainly rain. The other concern is for freezing rain to develop. The potential for a light icy glaze to accumulate in our viewing area is currently low, but not
Continue ReadingA mix of rain and snow is impacting the region today with snow falling is some location, mixed with rain and freezing rain. The mountain passes are likely to be slick as the snow and ice may accumulate on the road surfaces. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 10 am Tuesday morning. The
Continue ReadingThere is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Sunday at 10PM, to Tuesday ending at 10AM. After experiencing freezing patchy fog Sunday morning, we are clear on the High Desert: Madras, Prineville, Sisters, Bend, Lava Butte and La Pine – all dry conditions throughout Sunday, although, precipitation is on the way. Sunday evening, a
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We got a few really nice sunrise photos this morning, some labeled as being of Christmas Eve and others that weren’t that specific but they sure are pretty, too! So a little reminder to our many fine photo submitters using the Share tab: Please include where taken, and when, and whatever else you wish to
Continue ReadingHappy Saturday Central Oregon! We saw some patchy fog developed overnight Friday into this morning. We could be seeing a repeat of this tonight. Temperatures will be dropping into the 20s and teens. An upper ridge is bringing mild conditions to the region this weekend. The majority of Saturday is sunny and dry, but we
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Although there may be some patchy freezing fog early in the morning, the mist should dissipate by mid-morning. Be on the lookout for some black ice on area roads ways that did see some fog last night. The mountain passes are also going to be challenging since the cold air froze some of the snow
Continue Reading Although there may be some patchy freezing fog early in the morning, the mist should dissipate by mid-morning. Be on the lookout for some black ice on area roads ways that did see some fog last night. The mountain passes are also going to be challenging since the cold air froze some of the snow
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There has been some snow added to the base at our area resorts today, but not as much as originally forecast. The event today was a quick moving burst of snow and a mix of rain and snow near the Mountains. The snow levels today have been estimated at around 4000 feet so most High
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Snow was falling on the mountain today, but officially not much was recorded. The region will be much colder this weekend, but no new snow is expected in the near future. There will be a warmer scenario next. Driving to the mountains may be a problem Saturday morning as the mountain passes are likely to
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