Sunny skies and above normal temperatures to start the weekend
The ridge of high pressure is migrating over the region and clearing the skies and allowing Central Oregon to warm up. Highs today will be near…
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Burns flood update: Evacuation levels lowered as floodwaters recede, but Silvies River expected to rise again soon
Evacuation levels have been lowered for some areas in and around Burns as water levels continue to recede near the Silvies River after days of…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Spring skiing for the weekend
Drier conditions and clearer skies following snow this week makes for ideal spring skiing. Catch the Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor beginning 9am…
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Central Oregon is warming up just in time for the weekend
Temperatures today are getting back to near normal, in the mid to upper 50s, with the potential for a couple low 60s. Winds will be light and skies…
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How you can help those affected by the severe flooding in Harney County
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southeast Oregon is experiencing historic flooding that has deeply impacted Harney County. “We are grateful for the outpouring…
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Burns-area flooding Thursday afternoon update: Warmup forecast to send Silvies River rising again next week; ‘Dike D’ being reinforced
Snowmelt runoff in the Silvies River led to led to devastating flooding in the Burns area in recent days. The river has gone down since, but the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Snow and cold air remain, but changing for the weekend
A warmer pattern is expected this weekend with the skies clearing. Temps will reach the 40s on Saturday and Sunday ahead of more snow slated for…
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Turning the corner into a drier and milder pattern
The temperatures this week have been well below the normal middle fifties as highs struggled to get out of the 40s. We experienced a variety of…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Bluebird day with fresh snow and sunny skies
A few new inches of recent snow will make for a bluebird day at Mt. Bachelor. Drier conditions heading ino the…
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Clearing skies and warming temperatures for the weekend
Temperatures today are climbing a few degrees, getting into the mid 40s to low 50s. Skies will be partly cloudy and winds will be light, but will…
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Junior Forecaster: Riley loves to run in the sun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riley, who is a fourth-grade student at Juniper Elementary, was our Junior Forecaster this week. When she is in school, she…
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Volunteers with DCSO’s Swift Water Rescue Team return home from helping Harney County amid historic flooding
The historic flood rocking Harney County has prompted help from all corners of Oregon, including the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Swift Water…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Fresh powder with more light snow on the way
Spring skiing is in full swing as we push through the month of April on a snowy note. Not a lot of snow, but a couple of inches will be delivered…
Continue Reading Drying out and warming up as we move into the weekend
The spotty rain showers may still return over the next 18 hours or so, but overall the region will be drying out and warming up. There is still…
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Oregon agencies mobilize coordinated response to Harney County’s historic flooding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to the ongoing flooding in Harney County, Governor Kotek has declared a State of Emergency and directed the…
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Burns-area residents warned to avoid contact with contaminated floodwaters
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — While officials say drinking water in the flood-stricken Burns area remains safe to use, they are also warning residents to…
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Progressively drying out today, warmer and clearer weather ahead
The chance for anyone to see any rain today will be slim. The Cascades will get periods of snow today but the high desert will remain mostly dry. You…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Optimal spring skiing conditions
There were 6″ at Mt. Bachelor making spring skiing feel and look a little more like winter skiing. Snow will taper off by the end of…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Fresh powder to kick off the month of April
More snow has fallen over the Cascades overnight and the totals continue to grow. There should be more snow Wednesday before we start to see a bit…
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Snow showers taper off, spotty mix Wednesday, dry late in the week
Overnight the snow activity will taper off and the chance for some light snow and rain. The off and on pattern is likely to return Wednesday before…
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