Wintry weather is back to end the month of March on a snowy note. The mountains will be getting several inches of snow over the next several days to add length to our Spring season. Tonight we get more snow and then again Friday. Saturday may be a light day and should be a perfect
Continue ReadingAfter the mild and dry patten, followed by the mild and rainy one, there is no new snow to report.
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Although we had many of the ingredients for strong, stormy weather yesterday, they didn’t add up perfectly. The western side of the state did see storms, but nothing severe was reported.Our temperatures are on the cool down, so we aren’t expecting the stormy weather to continue, but active weather is still in the forecast. We’ll
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Another record breaking day with highs in the 70s and even the low 80s (Warm Springs hit 82). The storms that were expected to materialize over the high desert stayed well to the west. In fact, there was not one severe thunderstorm warning in Oregon today. Our warm air was only one of the ingredients
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, our Junior Forecaster is a fifth-grade student at Trinity Lutheran School. Ellie enjoys math and science, which are very important if you want to become a meteorologist. Her interest in math comes from the joy she gets solving problems, and the joy she gets from science because you get
Continue ReadingThis evening and into the night we have a chance for some strong to severe storms near the mountains. Gusty winds and some hail are expected to be the main issues with the storms, but lightning and heavy rain are expected. Further north, near Mt. Hood, the storms may be a bit more robust. Be
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There is the threat of severe storms in Central Oregon today as a robust area of low pressure moves toward the coast. The line of storms that will produce the most damage will be west of the Cascades, but the Tri-Counties are still going to be impacted by strong or severe storms. The Storm Prediction
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and evening, with supercells possible west of the Cascades across Oregon into Washington, prompting the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to issue a list of safety tips. These storms may produce large hail, perhaps a tornado or
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The warmer than normal conditions today and Wednesday will come to an end Thursday. The mild pattern is expected to break as storms arrive in the late afternoon Wednesday and change the pattern. The storms are expected to be strong and possibly severe in the region so we need to be weather aware. The Storm
Continue ReadingDry, mild, spring-like conditions means no new snowfall to report this morning. Hoodoo has opened for the weekend.
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This afternoon, I am tracking the development of potentially strong and severe storms through Central Oregon. Our region has been placed under a marginal risk for severe storms by the Storm Prediction Center. In these instances, it’s very important to stay weather aware and prepared. The best chances for strong storm development will be in
Continue ReadingThe sunny and mild day on the mountains today will be replaced by a rainy and stormy day Wednesday. Look for the region to see rainy weather with the chance for some thunderstorms in the region. The winds will be gusty near the storms and the lightning will be an obvious issue late in the
Continue ReadingOnly 2 new inches to report at Timberline Lodge, otherwise dry and clear conditions at the mountain today. Snow will return later this week.
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Today will be a beautiful day, reminiscent of late spring or early summer. Look for temperatures to reach the upper 60s to mid 70s under mostly sunny skies. We’ll keep these upper 60s and mid 70s on Wednesday. Madras and Bend both have chances to break records today, but it will be close. Much of
Continue ReadingThe Cascades are going to be on the mild side this week as warmer than normal temps ride in from the southwest. The surfaces will be groomed well and the spring skiing will be awesome, but be prepared for some restrictions and limitations as the mountain snow needs some tending. There is some rain expected
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The region feeling the warmer than normal conditions arriving from the southwest today and through Wednesday. Highs will be in the 70s most locations, with normal highs being in the low to middle 50s. This warmer than normal pattern will be here only a short time, so if you are a fan of the milder
Continue ReadingA bluebird day today after the weekend snowfall comes to an end. No new snow expected today.
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No Winter Weather Alerts are active! We have very comfortable and quiet weather the next few days. There is a chance for a few light mountain showers this morning but they should clear by this afternoon.A high pressure is building into our region and will remain overhead through the first half of the week. This
Continue ReadingMountain temperatures are rising as skies clear and the last of the rain moves out. Expect dry conditions with more sunshine on Monday and Tuesday, but rain is set to return to the Cascades by Wednesday.
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Happy Sunday! It was mostly cloudy this weekend with lingering mountain rain, but changes are coming. A ridge of high pressure is moving across the Pacific Northwest tomorrow bringing drier and warmer conditions. Central Oregon will see sunny skies tomorrow, with afternoon highs in the 60s and 70s. You won’t be dealing with rain or
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