Snow Report: Friday January 12th
Much more snow is likely to be added to the already impressive snowfall amounts we have received this week. There may be at least one or two more…
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Snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm
By JIM SALTER and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A dangerous winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with blinding snow in…
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Cascade Natural Gas asks NW Bend residents to reduce natural gas use during extreme cold snap to maintain service
Cascade Natural Gas on Friday asked customers in a large area of northwest Bend to reduce their natural gas usage from Friday evening at 6 p.m. until…
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Sisters power restored after wind topples tree into pole, downs power lines; more trees fall around region
High winds knocked down a tree, which fell into a 45-foot power pole and tore down lines in Sisters Thursday evening. It blocked streets and knocked…
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Hwy. 26 from Mt. Hood to Warm Springs reopens after high winds down trees, Hwy. 97 at Maupin also open again
The latest storm to power into Oregon Thursday night was bringing extreme winds as predicted, downing trees and causing the travel problems the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: January 12th
Lots of new snow at the moment. Mt Bachelor is temporarily closed due to an influx of snow and more is on the way! Additionally, snow is likely…
Continue ReadingSnow possible with cold temperatures this afternoon and overnight
Happy Friday Central Oregon! This morning again brings concern for slick roads due to snowpack melting and then refreezing with temperatures…
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More snow on Friday, heavy snow Saturday, bitter cold weekend
There are several issues to discuss regarding the weather this weekend, starting Friday and continuing into the early part of next week. First will…
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Late winter is here: Central Oregon Les Schwab stores busy installing snow tires during calm between storms
Warmer winter weather around the High Desert at the beginning of the winter season allowed some people to delay the purchase or installation of snow…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Thursday Evening
Not much new snow was added to the mountains today, but the winds and dangerous conditions had Mt. Bachelor closed early. More snow is on the way…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers advice, tips on how to keep your pets safe this winter season
With winter weather having definitely arrived in Central Oregon and more on the way, you should not only keep yourself safe but your furry friends…
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Winter storm warning for a foot more snow in C.O., 16-40 inches east slopes; high winds prompt Mt. Bachelor closure
Another major winter storm is poised to sweep into the High Desert over the next couple of days, bringing up to a foot of snow in the Bend area and…
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Deschutes County Public Health offers cold-snap safety, health tips, provides list of warming shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter weather is upon us and expected to continue into next week with subzero temperatures, additional snow and high winds.…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: January 11th
Several feet of new snow in some areas of the Cascades with more significant snow on the way likely Friday night going into Saturday morning. A…
Continue ReadingPossible snow showers throughout the day with a mix of clouds and sun
A fine Thursday to you, Central Oregon. Spotty snow showers are possible this morning and throughout the day although the total amount should…
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Your photos: C.O.’s big snowstorm brings its challenges, but also many fun, beautiful sights to share
Thanks as always for sharing such fun, wonderful photos of what you saw and did Tuesday and Wednesday as the biggest snowstorm so far this season…
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Oh, the memes: When a large tree limb crashes through a Sisters home’s roof — and lands in the toilet bowl
Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,”…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Wednesday January 10th, Hoodoo and Willamette Pass open for business
Plenty of new snow on the mountains, and now everyone is open. Hoodoo is reporting 27″ of powder and a base of 47″ to kick of the season, glad to see…
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Round one is ending, more heavy snow Friday & Saturday, then bitterly cold
The first big snow of the season has come and gone, except for the Cascades which will continue to see accumulating snow. The totals were rather…
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Bend students celebrate a fun first snow day of the school year after heavy snowfall cancels classes
Heavy snowfall overnight Wednesday resulted in dozens of empty school parking lots and the first snow day of the year for many schools — and kids…
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