TRUCKEE, Calif. (KTVZ) — As many 10 skiers were missing Tuesday after an avalanche struck a group of 16 people skiing in the Castle Peak area near Truckee late Tuesday morning, authorities said. Nevada County, Calif., sheriff’s deputies said in a Facebook post that at least six skiers survived the avalanche and remained at the
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Mt. Bachelor received 4 inches of snow overnight and is expecting up to 4 more inches throughout the day, with the Play Forever Thursday initiative offering $99 lift tickets to benefit local organizations.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mountain snow continues in the Cascades today, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10pm. If you’re traveling through the passes this week, be prepared for off and on snow and winter driving conditions. Some light snow showers made their way to Central Oregon this morning. It created some slick
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We’re off to a good start this morning with a few inches of mountain snow overnight! Mt. Bachelor is reporting 4″ new inches so far Tuesday. Colder air has moved in, giving us more of a wintry feel. It’s a welcome change after a slow season with warmer temps and lack of snowfall. We could see
Continue Reading This week will be the week we get back on track with our snowfall. There will be a few inches added each day to the Cascade Range and the resorts are breathing a sigh of relief. This season has been rough thus far, but this week will ensure that our snowfall amounts and base numbers
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mountain snow is falling today and should continue off and on through the next few days. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until Tuesday night for the mountains, so anyone traveling through the passes this week should be prepared for snowy conditions. Not all the time, but off and
Continue Reading Many will be glad to hear we’re settling into an active winter pattern this week. Snow is expected in the Cascades today, with snow showers continuing over the next several days. It could be heavy at times. A few inches of snow each day will be a welcome boost for area resorts. Mt. Bachelor Outback
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a persistent pattern of mountain snow this week, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through Tuesday for the Cascades and east slopes. There will be around 2 to 3 inches of snowfall daily which will help steadily boost resort totals and improve seasonal conditions. Snow accumulation on the
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Moving forward through the new work week, with President’s Day included, we will see a decent persistent pattern of snow across the Cascades. There will about 2 – 3″ of new snow each day that will get the resorts much more up to speed as far as seasonal snowfall is concerned. A Dense Fog Advisory
Continue Reading This season has been challenging as the snow has been well below normal. We may have a chance to make up for it this week. Periods of snow, some heavy at times, will provide several inches of new snow each day through at least Thursday. Enjoy the President’s Day snow as there should be a
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Sunday will start off with fog and mist. The temperature readings will be above freezing so only afoew pockets may see some icy roads. There may be a few pockets of sub-freezing conditions south of Lava Butte and west to Sisters. Travel issues will be a concern early in the day due to the reduced
Continue Reading A passing moisture system delivered new snow to nearly all of Oregon’s major ski areas, bringing a welcome refresh to the slopes. Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows led the way, each picking up about 4″ of new snow over the past 24 hours. Despite the boost, this winter’s mild temperatures have kept base depths thin.
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According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow in the evening, then a chance of rain overnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Light wind. Chance of precipitation 50 percent..SUNDAY…Cloudy in the morning, becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind..SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly
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Expect to see some mountain snow to continue today with a couple of inches expected across the Cascades. Accumulations across the Cascades will be in the 2 – 3” range by the end of this first round today. At lower elevations across the high desert a mix of cold rain off and on today, and
Continue Reading The weekend will be a good one for us here in Central Oregon as the area is slated to get a steady dose of snow. Not a major snow event, but just what we needed…several days with accumulating snow. Get out and enjoy the rides. Here are the estimated amounts from the KTVZ weather team.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The setup day is in full gear with the clouds overtaking the region ahead of a wet day Saturday. Expect to see some mountain snow late tonight and again on Saturday. Accumulations across the Cascades will be in the 2 – 4” range by the end of this first round Saturday
Continue Reading Mountain snow returns this weekend! Snow arrives overnight and continues through Saturday, bringing a couple inches to the Cascades. We’re tracking more snow chances through next week as we break away from the dry pattern. Willamette Pass is reopening today and will operate Friday through Monday. Some operations remain suspended at Ski Bowl, though tubing
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Good morning! Some wet weather is returning to Central Oregon this weekend. Friday is our transition day as the skies will fill up with clouds late in the day. Light mountain snow moves in tonight, but most areas will stay dry today. Above normal temperatures are sticking around today with afternoon highs near the 50s.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The unusually warm weather this February has lead to a lack of snow that has disrupted local winter sports and slowed downtown business activity. While locals typically expect snow on the ground this time
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal pattern heading into the weekend as the sun-bathed high desert warms nicely. The dry and above normal weather will be ending soon, and the area will be gearing up for several wet days ahead. Friday will be the day of transition as the skies will fill up with clouds
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