Power is out this morning for over 22,000 customers due to high winds. Mt. Hood is under an avalanche warning, and high elevations are expecting up to 2 feet of snow. As the holidays wind down and people begin to travel home after visiting loved ones, Oregon faces...
Atmospheric rivers, high winds, rain, snow, and potential flooding are expected Christmas week which could complicate holiday travel plans for thousands of Oregonians. Image courtesy of ODOT The West Coast is gearing up for a soggy, blustery Christmas as a series of...
Back in January, 2024, an ice storm hit Oregon and caused an estimated $72 million dollars in damage and 15 deaths. With that ice storm came temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland. Now, due to high-pressure and a lack of clouds in the sky, Portland...
A powerful storm system swept across the northwestern United States, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruptions. Dubbed a "bomb cyclone" due to its rapid intensification, the storm caused power outages across multiple states, downed trees, and...
The West Coast is bracing for a powerful bomb cyclone that promises to deliver hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and feet of snow to Oregon, Northern California, and Washington. This rare weather event is set to unleash its fury beginning Tuesday, November 19,...
A La Niña winter could be on the horizon for the United States, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) latest forecast. The CPC, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), suggests that La Niña is likely to develop between...
After a recent tornado struck Rockaway Beach, Portland residents are being urged to brace for another bout of severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Rockaway Beach on Monday night, bringing 85 mph winds that...
If you're dreaming of visiting Crater Lake this winter, get ready for some serious snow—and if you're heading up anytime soon, be prepared. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for mountain areas of southern Oregon above 5,000 feet, including the breathtaking Crater...
People are advised to stay away from jetties, low lying beaches and surf zones in the affected area. Residents and visitors along the southern Oregon coast are being warned to stay out of the surf zone, including beaches and low-lying shorelines from Thursday morning...
As winter approaches, the Oregon coast is gearing up for the 2024 King Tides, one of nature’s most spectacular displays. These tides, known scientifically as perigean spring tides, occur when the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun align to create the highest water...
It was 62 years ago when one of the most powerful storms in the history of the Pacific Northwest wreaked havoc on the region. Known as the Columbus Day Storm of 1962, this catastrophic event struck with winds comparable to a Category 3 hurricane, leaving a trail of...
Extreme heat is possible this week across Oregon. The National Weather Service has recently issued several warnings, from excessive heat watches and heat advisories to excessive heat warnings. Some areas of the state may be facing temperatures up to 115 degrees...