If you stepped outside today, you felt the last gasp of winter. Between the 47 mph gusts at Mt. Bachelor’s Pine Marten station and the lingering flurries on the passes, it was a rugged Saturday. But as we head into tonight, the National Weather Service is tracking a massive shift. We are officially entering a “Spring Flip” as
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If you’ve been watching the skies today, you know it’s been a classic Central Oregon mix. We’ve seen the morning dampness give way to some sun, but that high desert breeze has definitely been keeping things crisp. According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service, we are officially in the “calm before the warm.”
Continue ReadingTravelers and snow enthusiasts should exercise caution as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Cascades through Saturday morning. NOAA is forecasting an additional 4 inches of heavy, wet snow above 4,000 feet, which will likely create slick and hazardous driving conditions on the Santiam (US-20) and Willamette (OR-58) passes. Gusts reaching up
Continue Reading Rain showers are likely before dawn but should end by early this morning. A few lingering showers are possible into mid-morning, but partial clearing is expected. Highs today will top out in the upper 40s. Winds are likely to gust near 25 mph at times through the day under partly cloudy skies. Sunday temperatures rise
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Strong winds may affect lift operations today, so be sure to check with your resort for the latest updates before heading up. A mix of rain and snow could return late Friday into Saturday. Looking ahead, a much warmer pattern builds in next week, with mountain temperatures potentially climbing into the 50s and even 60s.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Friday! You can expect mild highs in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon with breezy conditions. Showers return to Central Oregon this evening through early Saturday morning. Most of the precipitation will fall as rain, though a little snow could mix in at times overnight as temperatures drop into
Continue ReadingThe mountain resorts surrounding Central Oregon are feeling the full force of this week’s storm, with high winds and shifting snow levels impacting operations across the Cascades. Mt. Bachelor was forced to shut down all mountain operations at 10:00 AM today due to dangerous gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which made lift travel unsafe. While the
Continue Reading Central Oregon is in for a blustery transition over the next few days, starting with some heavy wind today. According to NOAA, we had gusts hitting between 45–50 mph with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. While most of the heavy rain from this system is staying west of the mountains, we’ll likely see some light, scattered showers through
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures continue to warm through the week, with highs reaching the mid 50s today. It will feel blustery at times with winds around 15 to 25 mph. There is a chance for some light rain today, but most of the precipitation is expected to stay west and north of our area.
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This article was written by Madeline Carter and KING-5 News: NORTH BEND, Wash. — With heavy snow falling in the Cascades and avalanche danger on the rise, Seattle Mountain Rescue is urging anyone headed into the mountains to have a plan before they go. Two members of the all-volunteer team demonstrated their training Tuesday, showing
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We all know how important math is to a meteorologist and Conor, our Junior Forecaster, loves all aspects of mathematics. He is in the third grade at Silver Rail Elementary School. Also a fan of reading, Conor enjoys getting a good book finished before going outside with his friends to enjoy the weather. Conor has
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The precipitation is staying mainly across the Cascades as several inches of snow have fallen near the Santiam Pass. South of that location not much has fallen as Mt. Bachelor has only received about an inch today. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 5 pm today, which includes
Continue Reading Most of the issues across the Cascades this season have been the lack of snow and milder than normal temperatures. Today we have the snow, but the wind is causing trouble. Lift status has been impacted most locations today at one time or another, but the snow is coming down. The rest of the week
Continue Reading Expect gusty winds along with periods of snow in the Cascades. This may inhibit lift operations so make sure to check resort websites for details. Bachelor reported 1″ of new snow overnight, but they could see a few more inches today. Northern Oregon Cascades may see some higher totals. Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today brings more snow to the Cascades and gusty winds across the High Desert, with gusts around 20 to 35 mph in lower elevations. Gusts could reach over 50 near Three Sisters. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson counties above 5,000 feet. Snow will
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, but only for locations above 5000 feet. The mountain passes will be impacted by the snow as 5 – 7″ of snow may fall on Highway 20 (Santiam Pass) and points north. Highway 22 and 26 will be impacted by more
Continue Reading A robust system is coming to the Cascades, mostly north, but Bachelor and Willamette Pass will still get snow. The system will generate gusty winds so there may be some issues with safety Wednesday as gusts may inhibit lift operations. Check with the resort you wish to enjoy for hours of operation and restrictions. Stay
Continue Reading There will be periods of snow in the Cascades this week, with heavier totals expected farther north at resorts like Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows. Snow amounts will be lighter farther south. Mt. Bachelor picked up a trace overnight and could see a couple more inches over the next few days. There are Winter Weather
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will see mostly dry and chilly conditions Tuesday, with afternoon highs in the upper 30s to 40s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. A Winter Weather Advisory begins at 11am today for the east slopes of the Cascades and lasts until 5pm Wednesday. Snow is expected above 4,500 feet,
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Cooler and dry conditions today across Central Oregon as the pattern changes from dry to wet. There is an interesting feature developing across the region that will provide the Pacific Northwest with wet and brisk weather this week. The bulk of the moisture will be north of the Tri-Counties but there
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