BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we head through the end of the week, expect mostly quiet weather across the High Desert. Today will be dry and mostly sunny with highs reaching the low to mid 70s. Similar temperatures will return on Friday. Expect increasing clouds tomorrow evening ahead of mountain showers that will continue into
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Kai is a fourth grade student at North Star Elementary School and is a fan of math and social studies. The big news for the day for Kai is that he is celebrating his 10th birthday today. Celebrations all day at school and tonight is Navigator Night, which is the end of year celebration for
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A few scattered showers today in the region, but nothing widespread or organized. The normal high temperature for the high desert is around 70-degrees, so the cloud cover and spotty showers cooled us from the 80s we saw yesterday, but still slightly above normal by a few degrees. The quick one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect a cloudy start to Wednesday with a chance for a passing shower this morning. Skies will gradually become sunnier throughout the day. There is a slight chance for a isolated thunderstorms today across parts of eastern Oregon. For Central Oregon, the best chance for a rumble of thunder will be
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperatures today are likely to be a one and done. There will be high temperatures in the 80s today as the skies remain clear during peak heating. The chance for the region returning to the 80s the rest of the week is much less. If you enjoy the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! Today will be the warmest day of the week with daytime highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect mostly sunny skies with an increase in clouds late in the day. A weak weather system could bring a chance for light rain tomorrow, with isolated storm chances mainly
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical Summer is defined by the relationship between the earth and the sun, Summer Solstice to Autumnal Equinox. So why the difference? Exact dates for the Meteorological Summer define the climatological record keeping
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical Summer is defined by the relationship between the earth and the sun, Summer Solstice to Autumnal Equinox. So why the difference? Exact dates for the Meteorological Summer define the climatological record keeping
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! This week looks mostly quiet with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, but there is a chance for some rain midweek. The dry pattern will continue today with plenty of sunshine for your Monday plans. Daytime highs will reach the low to mid 70s this afternoon with some breezy
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Whether you are wrapping up the weekend or getting ready to head out the door for the Monday morning commute, we have a clear and bright start to the workweek. However, a major shift is in the cards: the National Weather Service is now tracking precipitation chances directly into the tri-county area by Wednesday, followed
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If you are looking at your phone right now wondering what the rest of the weekend looks like across Central Oregon, we have great news. Aside from a chilly, breezy evening, Sunday is looking like an absolute gem for the Tri-County area. Here is your quick weekend timeline: The Rest of Today (Post-3 PM): Beautiful
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Today will be a mild day with highs in low 60s. Normal for this time of year is around 70 so we are getting close to that number as we only hit 59 on Friday. Skies will be mostly sunny and the sunshine will help dry out the area. Personally, it would be nice to
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The Bend Elks play the Springfield Drifters Saturday evening. First pitch is at 6:35 with mostly clear skies and temps in the upper 50s in the first inning, the low 50s by the 7th inning stretch. The Drifters will have no “Magic Moment” as the Elks plan to smash the ball out of the park
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The severe weather and Local Alert Weather Day are now behind us. But some moisture still remains today. Here is a map of the lightning history from Thursday. The 16,000 strikes are not all in our Tri-Counties but several thousand were observed in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties yesterday. Although some
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Happy Opening Day for the Bend Elks! The Elks take on the Springfield Drifters tonight to kick off the season. Temperatures will stay in the 50s for most of the game, so fans may want to bring a light jacket. While we’re tracking some rain earlier in the day, conditions are expected to stay dry
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The severe weather threat is over, but a few light showers are still possible today. Rain will move from west to east through the morning and early afternoon. Daytime highs will stay on the cooler side today, only reaching the 50s and low 60s. Expect mostly cloudy skies to start your
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As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the impactful weather. Always feel free to send us videos and story ideas to news@ktvz.com How to stay safe during thunder and lightning Crook County under Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe thunderstorms
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(Update: adding video, comments from Oregon Emergency Management) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, a severe weather warning in Central Oregon, with the potential for high winds, lightning, hail, and even a low risk of tornadoes across the region. KTVZ’s Weather Team has enacted a Local Alert Weather Day. In La Pine on Wednesday, strong
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and rapidly changing conditions to the region. Central Oregon is also experiencing strong storms, thunder, and toppled trees, and our weather team is tracking possible inch-sized hail. Here’s what you need to know about a Severe Weather Threat.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Local Alert Weather Day will be in effect today as the region will be dealing with strong storms this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a good portion of the region under the Slight Risk Category, level 2 of 5, for severe storms. Severe storms are those
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