Unseasonably warm end to the winter season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter is ending on a warm note, with temperatures feeling more June-like. Afternoon highs in the 70s will stick around through…
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Junior Forecaster: Ayvah enjoys climatological data regarding meteorology, and cooler weather
Ayvah is a sixth grade student at Pilot Butte Middle School and just finished up a unit on weather. She really likes the climatological aspect to…
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The Vernal Equinox is Friday, dry and very mild the rest of the work week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mild pattern continues through Friday, then much cooler conditions expected this weekend. The highs tomorrow and Friday…
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Snow Report: Beautiful spring days ahead, no new snow, and warming
The warming pattern continues this week with snow base totals going in the wrong direction. With plenty of sunshine and temps near 60 degrees in the…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Bluebird day, unseasonably warm temperatures this week
It’s been a challenging winter for local resorts, with a few pausing operations due to weather. A warmer than normal pattern has settled in this…
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Unseasonably warm Wednesday with mostly sunny skies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures well above normal across the region this week. We broke records in…
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Possible record warmth this week as high pressure takes over
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperature readings this week as the ridge of high pressure is in place across the west coast. Rain showers are…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Mild and sunny today, warming week ahead
Enjoy the runs today on this lovely Bluebird Day across the Cascades. Plenty of sunshine and spring skiing weather. The groomed surfaces are best in…
Continue Reading Snow Report: No snow expected today, warmer than normal pattern continues
Winter is wrapping up on a warm and dry note. A few resorts have hit pause on operations as they wait for fresh snowfall, including Hoodoo, Ski Bowl,…
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Pleasant St. Patrick’s Day ahead with above normal highs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong ridge of high pressure is building over the West, bringing dry conditions and well above normal temperatures. For mid…
Continue Reading Last few days of winter will be “spring-like”, which begins on Friday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The mercury in the thermometer is going to hit the 70s this week as a strong ridge of high pressure takes over the west. The…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Warm week ahead, no snow expected
The last few days of winter 2025-26 will be spring-like and dry. Hoodoo, Ski Bowl, and Willamette Pass have temporarily paused operations until more…
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Central Oregon heads into an unseasonably warm week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure is expanding toward Oregon, bringing a prolonged period of dry weather and above normal temperatures to…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Warm pattern puts some ski resort operations on pause
The warmer winter this year has created challenges for local ski resorts. Hoodoo says it will remain closed until the region sees significantly more…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: From Goggles to Sunglasses
For the cities and lower elevations of Central Oregon, snow is off the table as we warm up, but our mountain resorts and passes are in the middle of…
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Central Oregon Warming Up: Highs Near 70s to Start the Week
Today has been a nice mix of sun and clouds, but as we head into the evening, you’ll notice the clouds thickening up. A weak warm front is moving…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: The Big “Spring Flip” is Here
If you stepped outside today, you felt the last gasp of winter. Between the 47 mph gusts at Mt. Bachelor’s Pine Marten station and the lingering…
Continue Reading From Chilly Gusts to 70 Degrees: Central Oregon’s Major Spring Flip is Here
If you’ve been watching the skies today, you know it’s been a classic Central Oregon mix. We’ve seen the morning dampness give way to some sun,…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Winter Weather Advisory and Regional Road Closures
Travelers and snow enthusiasts should exercise caution as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Cascades through Saturday morning. NOAA…
Continue Reading Last weekend of winter starts out chilly, much warmer “spring-like” week ahead
Rain showers are likely before dawn but should end by early this morning. A few lingering showers are possible into mid-morning, but partial clearing…
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