Weather

62 Years Ago the Columbus Day Storm Brought Category 3 Hurricane Winds to the Pacific Northwest

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 destruction across Oregon,...

Oregon Braces For Scorching Heat Wave, Temperatures May Soar To 115°F

Some areas of the state may face high temps up to 115 degrees this week.

Sunny Skies Return In Oregon As Weekend May Hit 90 Degrees

Grab your shades, Oregonians, because warmer and sunnier days are finally heading our way! Starting Wednesday, the greater Portland and Vancouver metro areas will bask in some much-needed sunshine. After a chilly, frosty morning in the Willamette Valley, temperatures will climb into the upper 60s...

Heavy Snow Forecast For North Cascades, Light Snow For Coast Range

The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a winter storm warning for the northern Cascades of Oregon for February 25th to 27th, 2024. According to the storm warning, heavy snow form 1 to 2 feet in the Cascade Range could make travel difficult. The Coast range, Willapa...

Travelers Stranded for Hours on Interstate 5 South of Eugene, With Some Sleeping In Vehicles

In a report from The Oregonian, severe winter conditions led to extensive traffic disruptions on Interstate 5, south of Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday and Monday. The harsh weather required vehicles to use chains, but many vehicles without proper equipment encountered difficulties, resulting in crashes...
Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

With snow dumping and high winds in the Columbia River Gorge, multiple sources are reporting Interstate 84 has been closed in both directions at milepost 17 in Troutdale to milepost 82 near The Dalles. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed the section...

Flood Watch in Effect for Large Portions of Western Oregon

Flood Watch in Effect for Large Portions of Western Oregon

According to NOAA, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible from 1am Sunday 12/19 through Monday 12/20. Areas affected could include the Central Oregon Coast, Central Coast Range of Western Oregon, Central Willamette Valley, South Willamette Valley, and the...

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