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Heavy snow to fall on Northern Oregon Cascades, Upper Hood River Valley
People living in Northern Oregon Cascades and the Upper Hood River Valley could see heavy snow through Monday.
Oregon Cascades to see significant snow this weekend
A spokesperson for the National Weather Service said that snowfall for places like Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows this weekend could be somewhere between 12 and 24 inches.
Snow is on the way for the Cascades, followed by a freeze forecast for the Willamette Valley
It’s time to break out the winter coats and tire chains: Snow and freezing temperatures are in the forecast for parts of Oregon.
Rediscovering Oregon’s lost Skyline Trail
A dad and daughter are retracing a lost Oregon hiking trail – one step at a time.
Oregon cities break heat records for July and August
At least 12 Oregon cities just experienced the warmest temperatures on record for July and August.
Post-fire recovery depends on Cascade snow cover, study says
Vegetation bounces back significantly better in areas that receive good snow cover after wildfires, according to a new study.
How Northwest tribes aim to keep their cool as the glaciers melt
Record-breaking heat took a heavy toll on the Northwest this summer, from beaches to cities to mountaintops. In the Washington Cascades, some glaciers lost an unprecedented 8% to 10% of their ice in a single hot season.
How Dangerous Are The Northwest’s Volcanoes?
The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of active volcanoes. How dangerous are they?
Portland Could Get Up To 4 Inches Of Snow Sunday
The Portland metro area could be in for another heaping helping of snow Sunday afternoon into Monday — or not. The area could see up to a foot of snow if temperatures drop low enough.
Ice Crawlers
Small caramel-colored grylloblattids, or Ice Crawlers, thrive where few insects can: in Oregon’s mountain snow fields.