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...
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...
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...
