First Pitch Forecast: Stepping up to sunny skies!
The Bend Elks take on the Portland Pickles tonight at Vince Genna Stadium! Temperatures will be in the upper 80s for the 6:35pm first pitch, with…
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Very warm and dry this week, several active wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wildfires remain the main concern this week, with several active fires bringing smoke, travel restrictions and evacuation notices…
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High fire danger continues this week with dry and very warm conditions
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) –Wildfire activity is dominating the forecast presentation this week as several fires continue to grow. The weather over the…
Continue Reading Very warm and dry week ahead, high fire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will remain dry and very warm this week, with wildfire danger remaining our top concern. An Air Quality Alert is…
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High fire danger continues this week with dry and very warm conditions
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) –The dry and very warm conditions have not been favorable for fire suppression. The winds yesterday allowed the Bench Fire and the…
Continue Reading Very warm and dry as firefighting efforts continue in the region
I have classified the wildfires in the area into two categories, the older and the newer fires. The older fires began with the lightning storms that…
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Warm, Dry Week Ahead with Continued Fire Concerns
Central Oregon is settling into a warm, dry stretch of weather this week. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s through the first half of the week…
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High fire danger this weekend, gusty at times, very warm and dry
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The weather this weekend will not be favorable for fighting fires as the winds will be in the 15 – 20 mph range and gusts may…
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High fire danger this weekend, gusty at times, very warm and dry
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The weather this weekend will not be favorable for fighting fires as the winds will be in the 15 – 20 mph range and gusts may…
Continue Reading Hot Friday ahead, Red Flag Warning through Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Red Flag Warning goes into effect at 1pm today through 8pm tomorrow. Hot, windy and very dry conditions could cause fires to…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Unhealthy Air Quality, stray storms east, hot heading into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Strong and severe storms crossing the Akawa Fire yesterday caused the fire to run east with aggression. The wind ahead of the…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day: Air Quality Concerns for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We are extending the Local Alert Weather Day through Thursday due to ongoing air quality concerns. The Air Quality Alert is still…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: HAZARDOUS AIR QUALITY THURSDAY
The air quality for Central Oregon is registering in the Hazardous range from time to time in a variety of locations. The wildfires continue to throw…
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Junior Forecaster: Future meteorologist Mila, also a big fan of the Bend Elks
Mila has many talents and showed them off today as our Junior Forecaster. Mila is heading into 2nd Grade at St. Francis of Assisi school and looks…
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Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Unhealthy Air Quality and Strong Storms today
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – There are a number of issues today as far as the weather as it relates to the fire fighting efforts. The smoke being…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day: Poor air quality, elevated fire concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day today due to dangerous air quality conditions across Central…
Continue Reading LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Today and Wednesday for “Poor Air Quality”
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today and Wednesday due to the dangerous air quality…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day: Dangerous Air Quality and Strong Thunderstorms
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today due to the dangerous air quality issues impacting…
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Heat, air quality concerns and storm chances ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Central Oregon today. Smoke from wildfires burning across the region could cause air…
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