Across Oregon, coverage here takes in present weather and routine conditions reporting, from temperatures and sky cover to rainfall, drought and snowpack. The page is set at the state level, so it follows conditions from the coast through the valleys and into the high country.
State regulators will decide within 30 days on a weather modification company's application to seed clouds over four Southern Oregon counties.
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November 8, 2026
Snow Blocks Crater Lake Views, Hikers Chase WaterfallsA visitor's planned rim views gave way to fog and fresh snow, sending them to Oregon's Toketee and Watson Falls instead.
November 3, 2026
Oregon Forestry Ends Fire Season November 4The 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.
October 30, 2026
Oregon to Close Highway 242 for Winter SeasonThe Oregon Department of Transportation will close McKenzie Pass to vehicle traffic starting November 5, 2026.
October 30, 2026
Oregon Observes Official Weatherization DayGovernor Tina Kotek has issued a proclamation to recognize October 30 as Weatherization Day across the state.
October 30, 2026
Mount Hood Meltwater Pond Grows, Raising Debris RisksA large meltwater pond near Coalman Glacier is under observation for potential impacts on Highway 35 infrastructure.
October 29, 2026
3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon CoastA minor earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean west of Yachats with no reported damage or tsunami risk.
October 28, 2026
Ameriwest Reports Strong Bornite Copper Project AssaysModern analysis of historical drill core shows higher-than-expected copper grades at the Oregon project site.
October 27, 2026
Oregon Marine Board Issues Boat Registration Renewal NoticesState boaters are receiving renewal notices for registrations set to expire at the end of the calendar year.
October 21, 2026
Oregon Faces One of Its Worst Water YearsThe 2026 irrigation season saw critical reservoir depletion and unprecedented water rights curtailments across the state.
October 20, 2026
Mount Hood Lacks Typical Snow Cover This FallThe iconic peak appears gray and rocky after record-low snowfall and a summer heat wave in 2026.
This section follows daily temperatures and sky conditions, observed precipitation, drought and snowpack levels, river-level reports and seasonal conditions updates. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, and from the Pacific coast to the eastern high desert. Snowpack and streamflow in the mountains tend to shape the summer water picture more than any single storm does. The state's wide range of elevations and climates means conditions in one region can diverge sharply from another on the same day.
