I Want to Move to Central Oregon… Can I Handle the Weather?
If you're thinking about moving to Central Oregon, chances are you've already pictured it: blue skies, pine trees, mountain views, coffee in hand, trailhead five minutes away.
Then the doubt creeps in.
But can I actually handle the weather?
Short answer: maybe—and that's okay to figure out honestly.
Long answer: let's talk about what Central Oregon weather is really like, season by season, without the hype or the horror stories.
The Big Surprise: How Sunny It Is
One of the biggest shocks for newcomers is how much sun we get.
Central Oregon averages 300+ days of sunshine a year. Even in winter, it's common to have bright blue skies after a storm. Snow falls, then the sun comes out like nothing happened.
If you're comin...