BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -Tuesday starts fairly quiet with increasing clouds and mild temperatures in the 50s. Winds will pick up this afternoon leading to breezy conditions across the High Desert. Winds will pick up this afternoon, and by evening, precipitation develops in the Cascades before spreading east. A colder spring storm will develop as a
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face, starting today at 5 pm and ending at 5 am Thursday. A robust early spring snowstorm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades Wednesday.
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A robust snow event will impact the Cascades through Wednesday night into Thursday morning (before dawn). Expect about a foot of new snow in the northern Oregon Cascades near Timberline and about 8 – 10″ at Mt. Bachelor. Unfortunately, the winds will be howling when the snow is falling Wednesday, so possible issues with lifts,
Continue Reading A spring snowstorm is set to bring one last decent snow before the lifts stop spinning. The timing isn’t ideal for our snow-starved season, as several resorts have already closed or are preparing to wrap up soon. Mt. Bachelor stays open through Sunday, so there are still a few opportunities to get in some late-season
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Oregon following winter storms that brought record rainfall and caused flooding, landslides and mudslides in eight counties. The decision announced in a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday will allow individuals, nonprofits and state,
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face, starting Tuesday evening at 5 pm and ending at 5 am Thursday. The mountains will absorb most of the snow, but we may see an inch along
Continue Reading With the snow starved season coming to an end at Bachelor this weekend, at least we will get one more swan song of snow before the lifts stop spinning. Wednesday through Thursday we will see about a foot of new snow in the Central Oregon Cascades, and possibly around 18 – 20″ at Timberline. The
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A robust early spring snowstorm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades Wednesday. There may be some lingering snow on Thursday morning but most of the snow will be confined to the mountains. Slushy roads Thursday morning will be a concern south of Lava Butte toward Klamath County.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies today, with just a slight chance for a passing shower. Highs will reach the upper 40s to mid 50s. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 5pm Tuesday through 5am Wednesday for the east slopes of the Cascades. Moderate to heavy snow above
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Winter is hanging on in the Cascades, but the season is winding down quickly. Here is your update for local resorts and mountain travel: Resort Status: Who’s Still Spinning? Spring Snow at West Village: A wintry scene at the Pine Marten lift as fresh snow continues to fall at Mt. Bachelor. While clouds have settled
Continue Reading CENTRAL OREGON — We are officially in the thick of a spring weather transition. While the morning started off relatively calm, we are tracking a series of systems moving into the High Desert that will bring everything from valley rain to mountain snow across the Tri-County region over the next 72 hours. The Immediate Outlook:
Continue ReadingWinter is returning to the Cascades tonight! While the lower valleys remain wet, the East Slopes and surrounding resorts are bracing for significant wintry weather. According to the National Weather Service, snow levels will drop to 4,500 feet tonight and down to 4,000 feet by Monday morning. Key Highlights: Accumulation: High mountain areas can expect
Continue ReadingLooking at the latest data from NOAA and the National Weather Service, if you were hoping for a dry spring weekend, you might want to keep the rain gear handy. We have a consistent pattern of precipitation and cooler temperatures moving into the region, affecting everything from the High Desert to the Cascades. The Immediate
Continue ReadingWhile the valleys see spring showers, the Cascades are holding onto winter for just a bit longer. Here’s the outlook for the high country: The Forecast: Expect a mix of rain and snow at higher elevations through the weekend. While the base areas may stay damp, the peaks should see some white stuff as temperatures hover near freezing.
Continue Reading Grab your rain gear and keep an eye on the sky—Central Oregon is in for a wet, unsettled stretch of weather. From the high desert plateaus of Bend and Prineville to the Cascade foothills, a series of storm systems will bring consistent rain, possible thunderstorms, and maybe even some (light) late-week mountain snow. The Immediate Outlook: Rain and Thunder For the
Continue Reading Not much hope left for the season as Bachelor is calling it a season next weekend. Hours of operation will be changing at Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline may follow shortly. The rain today will soften up most of the remaining snow and although there will be a chance for some light snow from Sunday
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Off and on rainy pattern will continue through the weekend. The chance for a few isolated thunderstorms both today and Saturday is not off the table. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under the “General Risk” for thunderstorms through the weekend, but more than likely the thunderstorms should come
Continue Reading Our warm, dry winter season this year has kept new snow from falling at all of our ski areas. Bases are starting to decrease as multiple resorts have closed or are starting to wrap up season operations. While a chance for high-elevation snow is possible over the coming weekend, it may not be enough to
Continue Reading According to the National Weather Service: .REST OF TODAY…Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. North wind 5 to 15 mph
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is facing a historic snowpack collapse this spring, as record-low snow water equivalent (SWE) levels across the West signal a potentially dire water supply situation. Snowpack depth and water content typically peak around April 1, making SWE on this date a key indicator of spring runoff. This year, Oregon,
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