Shifting Seasons: A new series from our Local Alert Weather Meteorologists looking at the impacts of climate change in Central Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Our new KTVZ News series, "Shifting Seasons" will focus on the climate challenges impacting Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest today, from wildfires to drought, water availability and more. 

We'll explore how wildfires impact our lives and our landscape for decades. We'll also dive into the growing issue of water supply and how the changing snowpack in the Cascades affects us.

And we're not just talking about water shortages: Drought and heat are also affecting communities across the state, from farmers and ranchers to firefighters and Indigenous communities. We'll hear from those on the front lines of Oregon's climate shifts. 

We'll also present both sides of the conversation, because it's important to understand the full picture. In the end, we want you to understand why climate change is such a pressing issue and how it's already impacting the world around us, and how it can impact your life moving forward.

Shifting Seasons is all about focusing on the climate changes that are happening here and now in the Pacific Northwest. These changes affect all of us, even if they're not immediately visible. We'll explore the concerns you might have about how climate change is affecting your community today and what might happen if we don't act. 

Shifting Seasons will air monthly on KTVZ News.