Central Oregon storm history

Calculated heat risk values at a GHCN in Bend, OR and at the Redmond Airport recorded several consecutive days between June 27th through June 30th of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria. Many locations, including those of RAWS and NWS sites recorded …

A 57 foot tall Ponderosa pine tree was blown down by the wind onto a mobile home in Bend, killing two people in their sleep. Two additional homes and a motor vehicle were also damaged by the winds. Over 1,500 customers were left without power due to high winds blowing trees onto …

The Cocorahs station OR-DS-17, that is 2.3 miles west northwest of Bend, reported a storm total snow amount of 6 inches at 0700 PDT on March 17th, with estimated end of snowfall between 1815 PDT to 1900 PDT on March 16th. The Cocorahs station OR-DS-44, that is 3.5 miles east sout…

The Cocorahs observer OR-JF-13 2 miles south of Madras reported 4 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0700 February 14th. The Cocorahs observer OR-DS-69 7 miles west of Redmond reported 3.8 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0700 on February 14th.

The Cocorahs observer OR-DS-44 3 miles east southeast of Bend reported 4.4 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0700 February 4th. The Cocorahs observer OR-CK-13 9 miles southeast of Redmond reported 3.5 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0700 February 4…

Redmond airport ASOS reported freezing and subfreezing temperatures for over a 3 hour period around 4 am and 7 am. Similar readings can be found at the Bend, Prineville, and Madras stations as well.

CoCoRaHS observers reported 5 inches of snow in Bend and 4.5 inches of snow in Redmond the morning of April 4.

A Cocorahs observer 2.1 miles east southeast of Bend measured 4.1 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0600 PST on Mar. 5th. A Cocorahs observer 6.3 miles north of Bend measured 4.5 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0800 PST on Mar. 5th.

A public report 3 miles north northeast of Bend indicated 4 inches of new snow had fallen since that morning at 1400 PST on Feb. 14th. A Cocorahs observer 6 miles west of Redmond reported 5 inches of new snow at 1046 PST on Feb. 15th. A Cocorahs observer 2 miles south of Madras r…

A public report from the west side of Bend indicated that 7 inches of new snow had already fallen at 1558 PST on Jan. 13th. A public report from Culver indicated 9 inches of new snow had fallen by 2300 PST on Jan. 13th. Many reports across central Oregon indicated that snow accum…

A Cocorahs observer 1.5 miles west southwest of Bend reported 9 inches of storm total snow at 0700 PST on Jan 10th. A Cocorahs observer 6.5 miles west of Redmond reported 8.7 inches of new snow in 24 hours ending at 0700 PST on Jan. 10th. Several Cocorahs observers between Redmon…

The ASOS KRDM recorded temperatures at or below 32 degrees for approximately 9 hours ending 0910 PDT. The AWOS KS33 Madras recorded temperatures at or below 32 degrees for approximately 8 hour ending 0855 PDT. The AWOS KBDN recorded temperatures at or below 32 degrees for approxi…

The SNOTEL Hoggs Pass measured 10 inches of snowfall between 1500 on March 9th and 1700 on March 10th. In addition a storm spotter measured 10 inches of snowfall 7 miles SSW of Three River at 1600 on Match 10th which had fallen over the past 24 hrs.

Via a public social media report in Madras, OR, 6 inches of new snow was recorded at 1000 PST on Dec. 11th. A trained spotter 1 mile west southwest of Redmond reported 7.3 inches of since the previous night at 1100 PST on Dec. 11th.

Freezing temperatures between 28 to 32 degrees were recorded across the zone, with several locations experiencing freezing temperatures between midnight and 0800 PDT. Several towns in the zone, including Redmond, Bend, and Madras all recorded freezing temperatures for at least 2 …

Calculated heat risk values at the Bend and Redmond GHCN sites recorded several days between July 28th through the Aug. 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Calculated heat risk values at the Bend and Redmond GHCN sites recorded several days between July 28th through the Aug. 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

The Cocorahs observer OR-DS-29 1.5 miles WSW of Bend, OR measured 7.5 inches of new snow at 0700 PST on Jan. 4th. The Co-Op observer PRI03 1.7 miles E of Prineville, OR measured 4 inches of new snow at 1000 PST on Jan. 4th.

High temperature peaked at 104 degrees on the afternoon of July 30 at Redmond and 100 at Bend on July 31.

Teller Flats fire burned 1000 acres in brush and grass 10 E of Madras. No damage to structures occurred.

Strong winds downed trees and power lines causing damage to homes and cars and at least three outages affecting 3000 Pacific Power customers in Bend. An electrical transformer box exploded outside Bend Senior High School late Sunday afternoon as a result of the wind storm causing…

Heavy snow resulted in 6-7 inches of snow in Bend and Madras, OR.

A large tree fell nearly hitting a residence in Redmond.

A fire that started July 2, in the area of the old Warm Springs mill, threatened homes and caused the closure of U.S. Highway 26 for about six hours before crews gained control of the wind-whipped fire. The Mecca Fire was estimated at about 800 acres on Tuesday morning, July 3, w…

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High winds associated with the passage of a cold front caused damage to areas in and around Bend. Trees were blown down causing damage to homes and vehicles. Power lines were brought down causing power outages to at least 1900 customers. Damage costs are unknown at this time.

Measured wind gust of 58 mph 3 miles SSE of downtown Bend in Deschutes county. Numerous reports of downed trees in and around Bend and at Metolius in Jefferson county. Trees blocked roads and fell on homes. As of this time, no injuries reported and damage amounts unknown.

Measured snow accumulation of 5 inches, 2 miles S of Bend in Deschutes county.

Measured snow fall of 13 inches, 3 miles northwest of Bend in Deschutes county.

Measured snow fall of 10 inches, 8 miles northwest of Terrebonne in Jefferson county.

Measured snow fall of 12 inches since the previous afternoon, 8 miles northwest of Terrebonne in Jefferson county. Also had snow drifts up to 3 feet in height.

Measured heavy snow accumulation of 14 inches, 3 miles east-northeast of Bend.

Measured heavy snow of 7 inches fell at the Prineville airport by early afternoon of the 8th. Also a retired NWS employee measured 7 inches of snow in Bend.

Report came in from KTVZ website.

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Power outage due to high winds for 1300+ customers in the 97702 area of Bend.