Heavy snow and freezing rain is expected up in the mountains this weekend. Drive carefully in the snowy and icy conditions. It’s a good idea to keep a winter storm kit in the car with you. Items you should carry include tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothes.
Continue ReadingMore snow showers are on the way for the mountains this weekend. Should be great weekend to head up to the resorts! Check tripcheck.com for the latest road conditions.
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Our high temperatures were warmer today in the mid to upper 30s. It was the first day of the week we climbed above freezing. We had some scattered snow showers early in the day but the precipitation tapered off. Some roads are still snow covered and/or icy, so please drive carefully. Roads are still snow
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By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Rod Hill, Chris McGinness, Alex Jensen PORTLAND, Ore. — The last round of snow from this week’s winter storm wrapped up Friday morning, and now the results are in: As measured on KGW’s rooftop, downtown Portland received a total of 3.5 inches of snow on Thursday and Friday. The city overall got 2.0
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By Luisa Anderson, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Widespread snow has arrived in northwestern Oregon and it’s sticking, creating slippery road conditions from Salem to Portland on Thursday. TriMet service has also been disrupted, with some bus lines in higher elevations suspended and some MAX lines seeing delays. Multiple crashes have been reported throughout the region, according
Continue ReadingFresh snow this morning on our Cascades. Spotty snow is expected today. All mountains are open for the weekend!
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Today is the first day of the week we’ll climb above freezing. Highs today are in the mid and upper 30s. Lows tonight stay cool, dropping into the teens.Looking into the weekend, temperatures are on the rise. We’ll see the 40s make their long-awaited return by Saturday or Sunday and even reach near normal at
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We are seeing the last of the sub-zero forecasts for a while as the region is now being impacted by milder and wetter conditions. The area of low pressure is moving across the region and will be providing us with snow today and tonight and early Friday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place,
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The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those needing to travel but who don’t want to take the risk.
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An SUV caught on fire in an over-100-car pileup on Interstate 84 Thursday, KGW reported. But Oregon State Police said the numerous crashes did not result in serious injuries.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses, individuals and organizations for the 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards. Since their inception in 2006, the Safe Sidewalk Awards are presented by BPAC annually to recognize businesses, individuals and organizations who make an extra effort to
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Central Oregon’s two-week bout of cold, snowy weather ramped up again on Thursday morning with a few inches of new snow around the still-very cold region, leading to several crashes and slide-offs and prompting some early closures or late-day cancellations.
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Snow is moving in this morning and will continue steadily through the first part of the day. Snow will then become scattered through the afternoon. An upper low pressure, or “trough”, with an incoming surface low and occluded front will bring winter weather to the entire state.A Winter Weather Advisory is active until Friday for
Continue ReadingLovely day for a ride on the snow, cold day, but sunny. There will be more snow on the way tonight as an area of low pressure approaches from the southwest. Several inches are likely by Friday morning and more snow is likely on Friday. Getting the numbers well over 100 for some of the
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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issues by the National Weather Service going into effect tonight and lasting through Friday. Several waves of snow are likely to cross Central Oregon causing travel issues throughout the area. The snow is expected to start after midnight and linger off and on for 48 hours at least. Several
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Our latest Junior Forecaster, Hazel, is in fifth grade at Elk Meadow Elementary School and enjoys art. She is also very excited about the snow showers that have been falling and the ones that she forecasted for the next few days and into the weekend. She and her father love to go to Mt. Bachelor
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you must travel around Oregon over the next couple of days, ODOT advises you to be prepared for slick roads, reduced visibility and potential delays as freezing rain, ice, and snow are expected to create hazardous conditions across the state on Thursday and Friday. This round of winter weather is
Continue ReadingThis morning, wake-up temperatures are in the singles and negatives while “feel-like” temperatures are reaching 10 to 15 below in some areas. A Cold Weather Advisory is active for Central Oregon until tomorrow morning. Stay warm, protect your skin, and avoid long exposure to the cold. Hypothermia and frostbite are a concern during this time. It
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the dangerous temperatures continue to roll through the region, the harsh realities of the cold weather are impacting some in our community, more than others. “Facing the elements, it’s just – it’s unlike any other,” Clarance Scripture said Tuesday. He says he has been on the streets of Bend for nearly a
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The main feature over the next couple of days will be the bitter cold air that is impacting the region. Spotty snow showers are lingering today, but the bigger story will be the near zero temperatures overnight into Wednesday. The coldest day of the season will be tomorrow, with lows starting our below freezing in
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