A high pressure ridge is building into the region, which will have our temperatures topping out in the low 70s today. Plan for full sun and light winds. Don’t forget sunscreen if you’re soaking up the rays today.Temperatures will increase even more tomorrow, reaching the mid 70s to low 80s. A few scattered clouds are
Continue ReadingThat’s a wrap for all but Mt. Bachelor and Timberline. Mt. Hood Meadows and Willamette Pass have joined Hoodoo and Skibowl who have concluded snow riding and ski operations for the season. The conditions this week look to be on the warm side for the mountains as we are expecting temps in the 50s and
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The region is going to see the mercury in the thermometer rise into the 70s most of the week with little chance of showers. The normal high temperature for this time of year is around the middle 60s so, once again, we are above normal. The skies will be mostly sunny Tuesday, and the winds
Continue ReadingMt. Hood Meadows is officially closed for the season. Next weekend will be Willamette Pass’s last weekend.
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Quiet, dry, and stable conditions this week mean that it’s a “temperature forecast” kind-of-week. Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected all week.Today, temperatures are in the mid to upper 60s. Winds will be a bit breezy this afternoon, gusting around 20mph. Skies are clear.A ridge of high pressure is building into our region through the
Continue ReadingWillamette Pass wrapped up their longest season in resort history today. It was also the final weekend to visit Mt. Hood Meadows. If you’re visiting Mt. Bachelor or Timberline tomorrow, conditions are looking nice! Expect mostly sunny skies and moderately gusty winds. A high pressure system will lead to several warm spring days to enjoy.
Continue ReadingWe are returning to more stable and pleasant spring pattern in the days ahead. We’ll stay dry for the remainder of Sunday, but we’re still looking at cooler overnight lows, dipping into the 20s and 30s. The system that brought us cooler conditions moves to the east tonight, making room for high pressure to build
Continue ReadingTemps will drop into the low 20s so expect a firm snow surface tomorrow morning. Expect a bluebird day with great spring corn. Afternoon highs will rise to the 40s by the afternoon on Sunday. Today is the last day of the season for Mt. Hoods Meadows and the season at Willamette Pass wraps up
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Happy Saturday! We started the weekend with some light to moderate rain, but those showers have cleared out this afternoon. You’ve probably noticed a big drop in temperatures as highs today are only reaching the 50s. Quite the change from the low 80s we saw on Thursday and Friday. Minor flooding is possible today as
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This is our first Local Alert Weather Day, which we issue when the weather will be impactful. It does not have to be a severe storm or intense rain or blizzards, this is more of a “weather aware” type of day. We will, of course issue them when we expect intense weather, but we also
Continue ReadingAfter a relatively warm week we still are hanging on to triple digit base numbers at Timberline, Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows. The area will be seeing a mix of rain and snow over the weekend, so there may also be some fog and mist at times early in the day Saturday. Not much snow
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Scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are still expected as we head into the evening and overnight. The chance for a few pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds exists near the storms, so prepare for some stormy weather. The storms are not going to be widespread, so you may not be in the
Continue ReadingWe’re expecting some rain showers up in the Cascades. There is going to be some rain tonight and Saturday, mingled with a bit of snow. Temperatures will be significantly cooler, with highs dropping to the 30s and 40s this weekend. Before you head up to the resorts, check the conditions and operating hours. Stay safe! Mt.
Continue ReadingGood Friday morning! We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day beginning Friday evening and ending Saturday evening. Our goal is to keep you safe and alert you to any weather that might impact your upcoming plans. We’re in for a warm Friday with highs ranging from the mid 70s to low 80s. This warmer
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We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day for the 24-hour time period beginning Friday evening and ending Saturday evening. After an 80° day across portions of Central Oregon we are expecting a major cool down by Saturday. The warmer than normal pattern is the result of a ridge of high pressure across the west
Continue ReadingThe temperature readings in the 60s today across the Cascades was not a very welcomed site to many snow riders with respect to snow melting. But…if you like spring snow riding, today was a good day. It is May and we are still riding and enjoying the mountains. There is going to be some rain
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FRIDAY NIGHT – SATURDAY Look for full sunshine and summer-feel temperatures today, hitting the 70s and low 80s. If you’re spending the day at Smith Rock or along the river, pack sunscreen and a little extra water.Friday will be just as warm, but an incoming low pressure system will bring changes that you should be
Continue ReadingNo new snow but you can still make some fresh runs at Mt. Bachelor or Timberline Lodge today.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Flint is a third-grade student at High Lakes Elementary School in Bend and has a special interest in weather, as he is a pilot. Flint enjoys flying remote-controlled planes and is part of a local club here in Central Oregon. Keeping a watchful eye on the weather is paramount to a
Continue ReadingThe summer-like pattern that will overtake the region tomorrow will continue into Friday. Temps will be in the 60s which will knock down a few inches off the base numbers. There will be a major swing in the temperatures Saturday and there may be some wet snow arriving. Not the best for skiing, but it
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