Snow Blocks Crater Lake Views, Hikers Chase Waterfalls
A visitor's planned rim views gave way to fog and fresh snow, sending them to Oregon's Toketee and Watson Falls instead.
Oregon Weather and Disaster News
Weather and disaster in Oregon runs on storm patterns, wildfire conditions, flooding events and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on emergency declarations and the subsequent recovery.
Emergency Response
Live Poll
Should government agencies prioritize horse rescue over grazing and rangeland use in your local area?
BLM to Launch Wild Horse Rescue in Oregon
The operation will remove 140 wild horses from the fire-damaged Riddle Mountain Herd Management Area starting October 23.
Current Conditions
Oregon Forestry Ends Fire Season November 4
The Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon District will end fire season for protected forestlands at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 4, allowing some burning to resume.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you think forest thinning and burning in your area lowers wildfire risk?
Forest Thinning Begins on 1,000 Acres in Oregon
Pre-commercial thinning, slash piling and pile burning are underway in the John Day area across the Beech, Dixie and Aldrich work zones.
Coverage takes in active weather alerts, wildfire suppression efforts, flood response, and the long-term recovery following major events. It reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where environmental risks are most varied. Seasonal shifts in precipitation and heat play a major role in how these events escalate throughout the year. Public infrastructure capacity and the pace of response efforts frequently define how the state experiences these emergencies.