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Pacific Southwest Research Station and Klamath Bird Observatory ecologists recently published new findings about using life cycles of culturally significant birds to inform the timing of prescribed burns in the Klamath Siskiyou Bioregion of Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath area is known for its year-round sunshine. In fact, the region will be the center of attention on October 14 for the sliver of sunlight seen around the moon during the eclipse.
Read MoreYREKA, Calif. - Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly affecting national forests here in northern California and southern Oregon.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At approximately 5:30 PM yesterday evening [July 15, 2020] a wildfire broke out in the rough terrain above the lake on Spence Mountain. When firefighters arrived on scene the fire had already grown to approximately 1/2 acre.
Read MoreA Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5:00 AM Tuesday to 2:00 AM Wednesday for areas above 3000 feet.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. – Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is now accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program. Selected artists are provided with a beautiful environment in which to generate artistic works and share their works with the public.
Read MoreIn a forest few people ever visit, scattered black logs burned over a decade ago peek out of the dense yellowed vegetation littering the forest floor. This contrasts with the bright green shrubs on the slope and the needles adorning tall evergreen trees above.
Read MoreKINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing will host the 17th Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise July 15 to 19, 2020. Additionally, the public is invited to enjoy a wide variety of fighter aircraft, military operations, and static displays during the Open House on Saturday, 18 July and admission is free.
Read MoreUPDATE - 9:46 AM, 1/28/19
Air Stagnation Advisory remains in effect until 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2019.Poor mixing and light winds will keep stagnant conditions in place through Tuesday morning. Pollutants may be trapped near the ground level and this may result in reduced air quality at times.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to noon PST Monday for much of Southern Oregon. Plus a Freezing Fog Advisory for the Klamath Basin through 8 AM Friday.
Read MoreHeavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Snow fall rates will increase again late this morning. Additional amounts of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.
Read MoreHigh mountains are going to get feet of snow. Snow levels will lower sharply behind a cold front, starting Thursday morning, and mountain passes may see a period of moderate to heavy snow Thursday morning.
Read MoreRoads in and around the Klamath Basin have been causing trouble for drivers all weekend. Ice and impatient drivers are to blame for several accidents, rollovers, fender benders and more. On our Facebook Page we asked for friends to share images from what they seen on the roadways this past weekend.
Read MoreLIVE Broadcast of the 33rd Annual Snowflake Festival Parade (December 7, 2017). Today's Live Broadcast is brought to you by Gaucho Collective. https://gauchocollective.com/
Read MoreThe C2 Cattle Company, a 9,500-acre ranch near Medford, is conducting a drawing to allow 16 youth deer hunts during Rogue Unit Youth Deer (630T) season Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 5, 2018. ODFW’s Access and Habitat Program and the C2 Ranch are offering youth hunters with a 630T Rogue Unit youth deer tag the chance to hunt deer on the ranch’s 9,500-acre property near Medford this year.
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