Snow Report: January 18th
Snow is falling at a nice clip over the Cascades today. Mt. Bachelor has sent us a note that they are pleased to announce they have received over 100…
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‘Heartbroken’: Sisters Library flooded by likely burst pipe after bitter cold, closed for cleanup and repairs
The recently remodeled Sisters Library had to close on Wednesday after a “significant water leak” flooded parts of the building, likely due to a…
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Hwy. 26 reopens after closure due to freezing rain, jackknifed semis as Oregon’s winter storm travel woes continue
U.S. Highway 26 was closed west of Warm Springs Thursday morning due to jackknifed semi-trucks as freezing rain made a return to some parts of the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: January 18th
Several inches of new snow in the Cascades from our last bout of wintry weather, and as a result all area resorts are currently open. More mixed…
Continue ReadingOn and off wintry mix with warmer temperatures
UPDATE: Jefferson County School District is closed for the day. Happy Thursday Central Oregon. This morning rain and freezing rain are expected in…
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Bend residents, businesses are reminded to shovel your sidewalks, for everyone’s sake
Shoveling your sidewalk clear of snow in Bend isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. And for good reason, officials…
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‘Big thaw’ brings high volume of service calls to C.O. plumbers, roofers; Bend Fire sees dozens of sprinkler issues
After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the…
Continue ReadingWarming above normal, wintry mix of precipitation continues off and on
The region has finally risen above the freezing mark, the first time since 2:15 pm on Friday. The 32° mark was obtained this morning at 2:30 am, 108…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Wednesday January 17th
Some locations have received a couple inches of new snow today. The temperatures are not even close to the bitter cold air we experienced over the…
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Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and injuring a baby, authorities say
By CLAIRE RUSH and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, on…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: January 17th
Relatively new snow in the area resorts from our last round of winter weather. The mountains will likely see a wintry mix, but in the lower…
Continue ReadingRain/freezing rain possible early turning likely to rain later with warmer temperatures ahead
update: Bend LaPine School and Jefferson school Districts are closed for the day. Sisters Redmond and Crook County Districts are on a 2 hour delay.…
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Bend Police warn of ‘extremely treacherous’ roads during evening commute as freezing rain hits Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just in time for the Tuesday evening commute, Bend-area roads turned “extremely treacherous,” according to police, who…
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As latest winter storm hits Oregon, Gov. Kotek directs more resources to aid state’s response
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she has directed the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, the Oregon…
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Snow Report: Tuesday January 16th
Cold conditions once again in the area have allowed the groomed surfaces to be a pleasure to slide over. Look for the temperatures to rise several…
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Mix of snow and freezing rain as temps rise overnight
Temperatures have been below freezing since 2:15 pm Friday, that is about to change. Tonight, there will be a surge of warmer air arriving from the…
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The Pacific Northwest braces for a new round of ice and freezing rain after deadly weekend storm
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Pacific Northwest was bracing for freezing rain and ice Tuesday even as tens of thousands…
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‘All hands on deck’: Week of heavy snow brings plenty of work for Bend Park and Rec crews to clear paths and trails
(Update: Adding video and comment from Park and Rec official, visitors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The recent heavy snowfall that brought close to a foot…
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Two Bend schools deal with warm-up water woes: frozen pipe at Highland Magnet, burst pipe at Realms HS/MS
Two Bend schools dealt with the weather-related issues Tuesday that many others are grappling with as days of frigid temperatures led to an…
Continue ReadingNortheast snow droughts end as Arctic blast brings record cold and frostbite-inducing wind chills
By Nouran Salahieh, Joe Sutton and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A brutal Arctic blast is bringing record-low temperatures and…
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