Willamette Valley

Recent warm, dry weather kicked up tree pollen in the Willamette Valley. The peak for tree pollen is about this time of year, with oak, cottonwood, alder, and Douglas fir are among the many trees dispersing pollen right now.

Neighbors hoped the sun was setting on the planned Muddy Creek solar park. Now it seems the company behind it is preparing for a new dawn.

There’s a chance that residents on the central coast and the Willamette Valley will see snow in the lower elevations this week. But forecasters aren’t sure of the exact location.

The Willamette Valley has been stuck in a dry, cold weather pattern for a long time, and other than the chance for a weak respite late this week, the high pressure will continue until at least Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter holidays and winter weather often contribute to low blood supplies, so the American Red Cross is offering a drawing for a Super Bowl package as an incentive.

Virtually every part of Oregon has one or more National Weather Service notices set for this weekend.

An early-season atmospheric river is forecast for Oregon this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for the Southern Willamette Valley for Thursday afternoon and evening.

Oregon State University Extension is looking for volunteers to collect Oregon ash seeds.

Warmer-than-normal high and low temperatures expected in the coming days.

The Willamette Valley and the Oregon coast appear to be less likely to face a drought this year than other areas in the Northwest.

The South Willamette Valley is experiencing very high pollen counts with the sunny windy weather Sunday and today.