By CLAIRE RUSH, DREW CALLISTER and JIM SALTER Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winter storms sowed more chaos across the U.S. on Thursday, shutting down much of Oregon’s largest city with almost a foot of snow and paralyzing travel from parts of the Pacific Coast all the way to the northern Plains. The nearly
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor and the other resorts have seen some nice additions to their bases and are expecting more snow over the next few days. Mt. Bachelor could see another 6-12 ” just in the next 24 hours. Of course, all of this means that our mountains roads are going to be a bit treacherous. We
Continue ReadingGood Wednesday evening, Central Oregon!. Santiam Pass has slick road conditions Thursday night. Mt. Bachelor, Government Camp and Willamette Pass, the roads are still covered in snow, so you may need to get out your vehicle chains and other gear to ensure your safety in those areas. A number of storm systems are surrounding the
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Gov. Tina Kotek last week declared a drought in Crook and Jefferson counties through Executive Order 23-05, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. It was the state’s first drought declaration of the year — but likely not the last, as Deschutes County on Wednesday took similar action and asked the governor to do the same.
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor could receive as much as 10-20″ of snow by Thursday morning. Westerly winds are expected to reach 20-30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Carry chains or traction tires on some roads (they are required on others) and watch for driving conditions to become hazardous very quickly.
Continue ReadingThere’s a Winter Storm Warning in effect until Wednesday at 10 a.m. Expect heavy snow above 4,000 feet, which means most of our snow accumulations of 1 to 14 inches will be in the mountains. In Bend and the surrounding cities, could see about 1 to 2 inches of snow on the ground. Winds could gust
Continue ReadingThere was no new snow reported on Mt. Bachelor earlier Monday, but plenty more is on the way! Temperatures will begin to drop, westerly winds will pick up and the snow will begin to fall. That snowfall will get heavier tonight. Between tonight and Friday morning, the mountain could see accumulations of 2-3 feet. A
Continue ReadingGood Monday evening, and happy Presidents Day! We’ve got a Winter Storm Warning in effect and a Wind Advisory, which kicks in tonight at 10 o’clock. Expect a mixture of rain and snow, as well as heavy winds building as high as 55 mph. By Thursday evening, temperatures will drop down to well below freezing,
Continue ReadingHeavy snow is expected in the mountains. Accumulations of 12 to 26 inches possible. Near Santiam Pass could get up to 2 feet of snow. The lower elevations will receive much less, around 2 to 3 inches. In the past 24 hours: Mt. Hood Meadows – 0 inches of new snow Timberline – 0 inches
Continue ReadingA winter storm watch above 4500 feet, will take effect on Monday through Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected in the mountains. Accumulations of 12 to 26 inches possible. Near Santiam Pass, could get up to 2 feet of snow. The lower elevations will receive much less, around 2 to 3 inches. Don’t forget to download
Continue ReadingExpect partly cloudy skies Sunday as the storm from up north works its way down to Central Oregon. Winds will steadily pick up by Monday night, gusting upwards of 30 mph. A mixture of snow and rain are in the forecast some time on Monday evening moving into Tuesday. The coldest night of the week
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Happy Presidents Day weekend, Central Oregon! We have a cloudy, blustery and chilly but dry weekend at hand, with highs climbing to near 50 Saturday, about 50 degrees Saturday and even the low 50s Monday, before a big cool-down and storm on the way. Winds gusting to 25 mph Saturday will lighten up for a
Continue ReadingGOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Despite a few clouds and after a chilly morning we are expecting a few very fair days. We start our day with partly cloudy skies and that is where we will stay. We will see daytime highs reach the mid, maybe upper, 40’s…a lot like yesterday. Expect southerly breezes at 5-15
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor is expecting a string of nice days that will carry into and through the weekend. After receiving 12″ of fresh snow with this last storm, they will get plenty of sunshine Thursday, with highs in the upper 20’s and gentle westerly winds. Mostly sunny skies will last through the weekend, when highs will
Continue ReadingWe’re now looking at partly sunny skies on Wednesday and the remainder of the week. Expect warming, mild temperatures. No rain or snow are expected for the duration of the week.
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Storm activity pushed out of our area overnight and that set us up for clear skies this morning. With plenty of sunshine, today marks the beginning of a string of nice days. Highs will be in the low to mid 40’s with gentle southerly winds at 5-10 mph. A few clouds
Continue ReadingIn the last 24 hours: Mt. Hood Meadows reported 15 new inches. Timberline reported 16 new inches. Hoodoo reported 0 new inches. Mt. Bachelor reported 12 new inches. Willamette Pass reported 0 new inches. Ski Bowl reported 18 new inches.
Continue ReadingThe winter storm warning for part of our region ended Tuesday morning. We’re now looking at partly sunny skies on Wednesday and the remainder of the week. Expect warming, mild temperatures. No rain or snow are expected for the duration of the week.
Continue ReadingGOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… SISTERS SCHOOLS: 2 HOUR DELAY That winter storm that slickened our streets overnight is not quite done with us. As the storm weakens and moves south we will see some partial clearing after more morning snow showers. A cold body of air left behind will keep our highs in the 30’s.
Continue ReadingGood Monday evening, Central Oregon! Rain, snow and breezy conditions are expected tonight. The winter storm warming for the east slopes of the Cascades is set to expire by Tuesday morning. That storm system from up north is moving through Central Oregon. Expect around 10 inches of snow in the mountains. Here in town and
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