Air quality issues continue, rain and chilly pattern by mid-week
The smoke continues to drift over the region from the Little Lava fire in Deschutes County. This has been an ongoing smoke producer for the past…
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Your dramatic photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS blazing across the High Desert skies
Thank you to our great viewers who shared some great photos Sunday night capturing comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which NASA says is making its first close…
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Above normal start but a big cool down is expected by mid-week
Temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. Tomorrow, we’ll cool by a couple degrees, but remain in the 70s. We…
Continue ReadingCooler temperatures with expected rain showers this week
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, has issued an Air Quality Advisory, until 11AM, Tuesday. Wildfires burning in the region combined…
Continue ReadingSlight chance of showers with cooler weekend temperatures
Happy weekend Central Oregon! Spotty showers are possible Saturday, in the afternoon, though a very low possibility. The mild pattern continues.…
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Cloudy and mild today, spotty showers possible
The weather conditions are looking dry for the weekend as we are going to see a mix of clouds and sunshine today, but there is a slight chance for a…
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Air quality issues return, mild over the weekend
The Little Lava along with other fires in the Bachelor Complex are continuing to produce a good deal of smoke. The flow of air is bringing that smoke…
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A quiet, mild, and dry weekend ahead
The air quality has cleared up nicely for the weekend! Our Air Quality Advisory over Deschutes County is set to expire today and we’ll see good to…
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Cooler pattern short lived, cloudy again Friday
The cooler pattern will not linger past today as the region will see a warmer flow of air over the weekend. Friday will not be much of a warm up, but…
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Cloudy and cooler today, some air quality improvements
Cooler air has officially moved in for the day. Temperatures drop to near normal, in the mid and upper 60s. Lows tonight in the 30s and 40s. Cloud…
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Junior Forecaster: Meera is a big fan of fun outdoor activities, reading – and the weather, of course
Biking, swimming and horseback riding are some of the outdoor activities that Meera, this week’s Junior Forecaster, enjoys when she is not in school.…
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Smoky and cooler conditions expected
The smoke from the Little Lava fire has been drifting over the region and will continue to do so for a few days. The flow of air is the weather…
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Climate benefits: OHA distributes more than 10,000 air conditioners, air filters during this year’s extreme weather
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon residents at risk from heat and wildfire smoke-related health issues had more ways to receive air conditioners, air…
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Several people injured when ‘dust devil’ hits ODOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bend North Corridor project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a “dust devil” hit a tent as dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of…
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Cloudy and mild today, smoke lingers
Today, with the arrival of cooler air, temperatures will drop into the low 70s and upper 60s. Lows tonight in the 30s and 40s. A cold front passes…
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Smoky skies and mild pattern remains
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for portions of Central Oregon, including Deschutes County due to the local fires in the region. The area…
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Air quality issues will continue today with the persistent warm & dry conditions
Yesterday, the Pine Fire sparked in southeast Deschutes County and quickly grew to 2000 acres. Warm and dry conditions yesterday, as well as the…
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Poor air quality remains along with the dry and mild weather
There has been poor air quality for a couple of days now as the lingering fires continue to produce smoke. The Rail Ridge fire is still active and…
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Warm start to the week but cooler temps on their way
Today, afternoon highs will top out in the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. There will be a breeze this afternoon with gusts around 15-20mph. Lows…
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‘We give people hope’: Red Cross volunteer from Bend is traveling the Hurricane Helene-ravaged streets of Florida
(Adding video) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (KTVZ) – As he has for four years now, Bend retiree and Red Cross volunteer Dennis Smith has brought the tech…
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