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Dry conditions continue through the weekend

January 9, 2026 2:44 pm Jillian Fortner

A ridge of high pressure moves in today, setting up a quiet and dry stretch that lasts into next week. Rain and snow showers have moved out of the…

Snow Report: It was a great week for mountain snow!

January 9, 2026 4:44 pm Jillian Fortner

Mt. Bachelor picked up just under two feet of snow over the past few days. That same winter storm helped boost the base at Hoodoo, allowing the…

The region is clearing out and warming up just in time for the weekend

January 9, 2026 3:45 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Rain and snow have cleared out of the region. Mt. Bachelor saw nearly 2ft of snow from this storm cycle this week. It should be the…

Snow Report: Hoodoo is now open

January 8, 2026 4:57 pm Jillian Fortner

After a delayed start to the season, Hoodoo opened on Thursday. The moderate to heavy snow showers on the mountains have been a big boost to our…

Mountain snow wraps up today, clearing into the weekend

January 8, 2026 2:34 pm Jillian Fortner

Mountain snow continues this Thursday, with the Cascades picking up another 3 to 7 inches by the end of the day. The Winter Storm Warning expires at…

Mt. Bachelor opens Outback chairlift as more snow piles up on the slopes, but high winds bring a pause for some

January 8, 2026 1:24 pm Barney Lerten

MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders had lots of fresh powder and a newly opened chairlift to enjoy Thursday as a result of…

Mountain snow continues today but the region clears for the weekend

January 8, 2026 3:32 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -If you have snow reports from yesterday, we’d love to hear them! Share your pictures or measurements via email at…

Junior Forecaster: Skye enjoys the warmer weather, but likes to skate in the winter

January 7, 2026 7:37 pm John Carroll

Skye is not a fan of colder weather, but if she has to deal with it, she will make the most of it. She enjoys skating and cross country skiing during…

Local Alert Weather Day, heavy mountain snow with snow and rain across Central Oregon

January 7, 2026 11:42 am John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— A complex pattern of precipitation has arrived in the region and will provide the mountains with several inches of snow by…

Mt. Bachelor received 8 inches of snow and 6-10″ more is expected through the day, resort says

January 7, 2026 10:29 am KTVZ - News Team

(Update: Adding other weather impacts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up eight inches of snow in the last 24 hours, with another 6-10…

Snow Report: Finally, some decent snow across the Cascades

January 7, 2026 11:51 am John Carroll

There was a robust round of snow north in the Oregon Cascades with the mountains getting anywhere from 6″ at Mount Bachelor overnight to 16″ at…

LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Wintry weather in the high desert and heavy mountain snow

January 7, 2026 3:52 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Today is a Local Alert Weather Day due to heavy mountain snow and winter weather in the high desert. The Alert Day is mostly for…

Local Alert Weather Day Wednesday as robust mountain snow is likely, snow and mix across the high desert

January 6, 2026 12:59 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— A complex pattern of precipitation has arrived in the region and will provide the mountains with several inches of snow by…

Snow Report: Plenty of snow on the way

January 6, 2026 1:02 pm John Carroll

The mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and gusty winds. There will be over a foot of new snow added to the mountains, with…

‘Skiers and riders are in for a treat’: Mt. Bachelor ‘elated’ by lots of long-awaited snow due this week

January 6, 2026 2:10 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a late start to winter and weeks of tantalizing and teasing storms that brought some, but not a lot of snow to the slopes…

Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open Thursday; up to 50 inches of snow in the forecast

January 6, 2026 9:52 am Kelsey Merison

(Update: Adding Hoodoo news release) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open Thursday, with the current weather forecast of up to 50…

Heavy mountain snow begins today, wintry weather across the high desert tonight

January 6, 2026 3:38 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Wednesday due to the heavy mountain snow we’re expecting this week and areas of…

Snow Report: Heavy snow expected this week

January 5, 2026 12:43 pm John Carroll

Now that is more like it, snow may be measured in feet this week as a series of snow events cross the Cascades. Some resorts are still not open while…