winter

MT. ASHLAND, Ore.– The winter sports season has finally arrived. With enough snow over the past couple of weeks, about 27 inches at the base, Mt. Ashland Ski Area officially opened its doors on Sunday. To celebrate day one, skiers and snowboarders …

MEDFORD, Ore. – In the aftermath of a recent storm that brought high winds and mountain snow to southern Oregon, officials are reminding travelers to not rely solely on GPS directions. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said during and after Tuesday’s storm, …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Strong winds knocked over several trees around the region, including one that cut-off part of a Medford neighborhood. “It just kind of slow motion in a way fell down,” said Officer Allison Meza, Medford Police Dept. Police believe the …

MEDFORD, Ore.– With temperatures expected to reach the teens over the next few nights, it may be a good idea to check your homes and make sure your pipes are protected. Plumbers tell NBC5 News they receive a flood of calls in …

ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland shelter has opened its doors on Monday for the winter months, but it doesn’t accept walk-ins. The OHRA Winter Shelter is run by the non-profit, “Options for Helping Residents of Ashland” or OHRA. It’s not an emergency …

PHOENIX, Ore. — As the temperatures drop, the Jackson County Fuel Committee is gearing up to help low income households heat their homes, all while reducing wildfire fuels. Volunteers are thinning out the forests through the Ashland Forest All-Land Restoration Project by …

ASHLAND, Ore. – With the weather getting colder, it’s almost time to break out the ice skates. The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is already setting up shop across from Lithia Park. The parking lot is once more being transformed into an ice skating …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The first freeze of the season in the Rogue Valley could have many people lighting their fireplaces for the first time since last winter. It’s also the time of year Jackson County Fire District 3 said it sees the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As we move closer to winter, an alternative device is being used to reduce fog at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Typically when the temperature drops below freezing, the airport brings out a device called CASPER, a helium-filled balloon …

ASHLAND, Ore. —  A winter shelter in Ashland will be available for people seven nights a week at the same location. It’s the first time the Ashland Winter Shelter has secured a single spot for the winter. Nonprofit, Options for Helping Residents of Ashland …