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Nearly 2,000 Lightning Strikes Hit Oregon As Wildfire Concerns Grow

Thunderstorms that developed over Oregon’s Cascade Range Wednesday afternoon and evening produced nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, leaving fire officials watching closely for possible new wildfire starts. The storms formed over the mountains on Wednesday, July 15, with frequent lightning reported...

Portland Could Hit 90 Degrees Tomorrow As Oregon Braces For Sudden Heat Spike

After weeks of cooler spring weather, western Oregon is about to get a quick taste of summer. A strong ridge of high pressure is moving into the Pacific Northwest, setting the stage for a dramatic warmup Monday and Tuesday. Forecasters say temperatures across much of the Willamette Valley could...

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Oregon Cascades With Up to 15 Inches Possible

If you thought winter was done with us, think again. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of the southern Oregon Cascades, and it could bring a pretty serious return to snowy conditions just as many of us were settling into spring. This system is...

From Snow in the Cascades to 70s This Weekend Oregon Forecast Flips Fast

Oregon weather is doing what it does best this time of year… keeping us guessing. If you stepped outside this morning and thought it felt more like winter than spring, you’re not wrong. After a powerful system moved through Oregon on Wednesday, conditions across the state are still feeling the...

Bright Yellow Sky Thing Lingers For Third Day, Officials Urge Residents To Stay Calm

PORTLAND, OR — State and local officials held a brief but tense press conference Wednesday morning to address growing public concern over a bright yellow thing that has remained visible in the sky for a third consecutive day. “This is not an emergency,” officials repeated, while standing under a...
Oregon’s Cascades Bracing for Major Snow this Weekend

Oregon’s Cascades Bracing for Major Snow this Weekend

Hey there, fellow Oregonians! So, here's the scoop on our wacky weather lately. December was a bit of a tease, right? We got more rain than we usually do, but it was also warmer. Think 5 degrees toastier than what we're used to this time of year. The result? Not much...

Major Flooding Closes HWY 101 South of Seaside, Oregon

Major Flooding Closes HWY 101 South of Seaside, Oregon

Hey there, fellow Oregonians! Just a heads up for anyone planning to hit the road soon – Highway 101 is currently off-limits between Seaside and Cannon Beach Junction. Why, you ask? Well, we're dealing with some serious flooding here, thanks to the atmospheric river...

Saying Goodbye to 8 p.m. Sunsets as Portland Slides into Fall

Saying Goodbye to 8 p.m. Sunsets as Portland Slides into Fall

The Pacific Northwest, often cloaked in its rain-draped reputation, unveils a vibrant summer palette that stands in stark contrast to common perceptions. The sunsets here are, without a doubt, in a class by themselves. As summer caresses the Northwest, it swathes the...

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