April 7, 2009
04/07/09 Bend
In this 'You Ask, We Answer,' Dan asks, "I have a question in regards to Doppler radar in Central Oregon. There are Doppler radars in Portland, Medford and Pendleton. With our large, ever-growing population and our crazy weather, does the NWS have any plans to have solid Doppler coverage for our area? The Portland and Medford radars do a so-so job but, we need something better. Places like Powell Butte or Pine Mountain may be good locations."
KOHD Chief Meteorologist explains what a Doppler radar does, where the nearest one is to Bend and why there isn't one in Central Oregon.
