Climate and Weather Updates

As weather forecasts predict snow and freezing rain across large parts of Western Oregon, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3 (Regional Response), effective…

Heavy snow and ice increase the risks of falling tree branches and downed power lines. Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory yesterday as residents brace for continued winter storms, urging the public to be alert,…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Effective immediately, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) issued a Winter Weather Advisory yesterday in light of the moderate snowfall and overnight sub-freezing temperatures expected over the next two days.…

The storms raging across Southern Oregon have affected almost 11,000 Pacific Power customers, but the utility’s crews are working hard to ensure power is restored in storm-affected areas. Pacific Power Sends Crews To Respond To…

After a prolonged dry weather pattern and a forecast of strong east winds, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) issued a warning about an increased fire risk. Increase Fire Risk In Oregon The National Weather Service predicts…

Soaring temperatures and ice storms are the extreme weather patterns predicted by researchers, university professionals, agencies, and organizations in the seventh biennial assessment by the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI).…

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Air Stagnation Advisory yesterday, which took effect and remains in force until noon PST on Friday. Southern Oregon Air Stagnation Advisory The Air Stagnation Advisory was issued in…

Excessive rainfall and flash floods have been predicted for southwest Oregon and northern California from this morning (Saturday) until late Sunday afternoon. Weather Warnings Issued for Low-Lying Areas West of the Cascades The…

Pacific Power, which has over 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington, and California, is monitoring the winter storm approaching Oregon that could affect customers this holiday week as high winds have been forecast, starting tonight.…

Although Thursday’s tsunami warning was canceled about an hour later, Oregonians should remember that their coastline has been subjected to 21 tsunamis since 1854. In the wake of the tsunami warning along the Oregon-California coastline,…