Showers keep temps down; winds increase fire danger
The rainy day has helped the region, as far as oppressively hot weather. The temps are significantly cooler, as the showers and cloud cover suppress…
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Slightly cooler temperatures, with more smoke
Welcome to Thursday! Today we will see the low pressure system off the California coast continue to stream moisture into Southern and Central Oregon.…
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Heat, unhealthy air quality, and a few storms define the day
A variety of weather issues today from heat to unhealthy air to a few spotty storms. Prepare properly if you go outside today as the heat will not be…
Continue ReadingHeat, smoke, wind and possible storms
Happy Wednesday! It’s a challenging day on the High Desert with more heat, smoke and windy conditions. We also have a chance of thunderstorms…
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C.O.’s outdoor workers taking extra precautions to stay cool amid hot spell, under new state rules
As most High Desert residents know – and feel – this week’s forecast is for more temperatures reaching the triple digits across Central Oregon,…
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Heat continues, smoke returns, isolated storms possible
A lot going on for such a sunny start to the day, but the heat is a major issue for folks, and we need to be safe. Make sure to keep…
Continue ReadingStay safe on this triple-digit Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday! A low pressure system will be moving east over the Cascades today. As a result, we will likely experience the hottest day of the…
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NWS ‘excessive heat warning’ continues until Thursday night; cooling centers open around C.O.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued an excessive heat warning for much of Central Oregon and other areas of the state that began…
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Dangerously hot weather conditions this week
There are several weather alerts in place for the next few days with respect to the heat. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been…
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Heat wave forecast to bake Pacific Northwest with scorching temperatures
A hazardous heat wave is forecast to bring scorching temperatures to the Pacific Northwest this week, according to the National Weather Service. An…
Continue ReadingGet ready for a hot week!
A fine Monday to all of you Central Oregonians! Some strong high pressure over our forecast area will affect us for most of this week, leaving us in…
Continue ReadingAn Excessive Heat Warning will hit the High Desert on Monday
Happy summer and hope you had a good weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect beginning Monday at 11AM, ending Thursday at 11PM. The…
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A heat wave is coming to Central Oregon
(Update: adding local alert weather forecast video) How you doin’ Central Oregon! Hope you’re enjoying your warm but hazy weekend. An Air Quality…
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Smoky pattern persists, hot pattern on the way
The flow of air today is what is referred to by meteorologists as a “zonal flow,” which is defined as winds moving west to east across time…
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Dry, breezy and getting warmer
Happy Friday, Central Oregon! Today remains windy and dry, but even warmer weather is on the way next week! Over the weekend, a large high-pressure…
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Dry pattern persists, hot conditions expected next week
There was a line of rain showers that moved across the northeast quarter of the state Wednesday, generally over the Wallowa Mountains. Central…
Continue ReadingMore warm, hazy days ahead
Hello, Central Oregon! Expect dry weather for at least the next seven days. Chances of rain in our direct area are extremely low, as the Pacific…
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Plenty of sunshine this week, warmer days ahead
The region will be on the quiet side weather-wise as the area deals with some smoke from the wildfires to our west. The Bedrock Fire, Salmon,…
Continue ReadingWarm and breezy through midweek
Hello, Central Oregon! Weather today and for the next few days is expected to be relatively unexciting, with warm dry conditions on the way, as well…
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Quiet and dry pattern sets up for the rest of the week
The weather pattern over the region is expected to be quiet and dry for the next several days. There is still a concern about the wildfires in the…
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