Matt Hoffman

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Chief Meteorologist at KDRV-TV (Medford, OR)

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Blustery winds and temperatures drop slightly through the weekend

6 days ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman |Sara Kress

Saturday: Another very warm day is expected for our Saturday. Highs westside will be 5-10 cooler than the day before, but still warm in the upper 80s. Eastside can expect more hot highs in the upper 80s and some areas could even just break into the 90s. Along the coast highs will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Winds will pick up through the day for a gusty afternoon and evening across the region. Extended: Changes are on the way for Sunday. We'll see some increased clouds and blustery winds.
Very warm and breezy Wednesday with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible

1 week ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman |Sara Kress

Tonight: Skies remain clear overnight, with the exception of the where marine layer clouds could work it's way in along the coast. Lows won't drop too cool, lows in westside valleys in the middle to upper 50s. Along the coast lows fall into the upper 40s. For the Klamath Basin, lows are expected in the middle to upper 40s. Tomorrow: Wednesday will still be very warm for the region.
Sunny and warmer Saturday, shower and thunderstorm potential later in Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman |Sara Kress

Friday Night: A calm Friday night is expected for the whole region. Skies will be clear to mainly clear. In the Klamath Basin with lows are expected in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Westside valleys will cool down into the upper 40s and middle to lower 40s in Northern California. Along the coast, lows are expected in the 40s. Some marine clouds and fog could sneak into parts of the coastline overnight. Saturday: As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we'll see warmer temperatures for our Saturday.
WATCH: StormTracker 12 Summer Forecast

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman |Sara Kress

Missed the StormTracker 12 Summer Forecast? Catch it all right here online! Chief Meteorologist Matt Hoffman and Meteorologist Sara Kress have this summer's most pressing weather stories from Southern Oregon and Northern California. Part 1Emigrant Lake's capacity is almost full as it prepares to welcome guests for some summer recreation. Plus, firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry are hard at work training ahead of wildfire season.
Dunsmuir working to build a safe, public trail to Mossbrae Falls

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman

DUNSMUIR, Cal. -- Mossbrae falls in Dunsmuir draws thousands of visitors annually, and the falls have only grown in popularity over the years with stunning photos and videos all over social media. " If tranquility were a spot, it would be Mossbrae Falls," says City Councilman of Dunsmuir, Matthew Bryan. The problem is the path to see these stunning falls happens to be illegal. The only way to experience that tranquility is hiking along a busy one mile stretch of Union Pacific Railroad track.
Wings & Eagles Airshow comes to Kingsley Field July 19 and 20

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Liv Collom |Matt Hoffman

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- The 173rd Fighter Wing is holding a free air show this summer at Kingsley Field with a lineup of high-flying performers. The Wings & Eagles Airshow and Kingsley Field Open House will take place July 19 and 20, with flyover demonstrations from the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Thunderbirds and F-35A II teams. This event will be the first time the Thunderbirds have performed in Southern Oregon since 2008.
Spring Fire 50 percent contained; forward rate of spread has been stopped

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman

MT. SHASTA, Calif. – Updated at 10:16 a.m.: An Evacuation warning for Zone MTS-6155 has been downgraded for the Spring Fire. The fire is 50 percent contained. Original article:Spring Fire (California)The Spring Fire is originated north of Mt. Shasta on Spring Hill. Below is a comprehensive list of respective evacuations, acreage, and containment.
Spring Fire 30 percent contained; forward rate of spread has been stopped

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman

MT. SHASTA, Calif. – Updated at 8:14 P.m.: An Evacuation warning for Zone MTS-6155 has been downgraded and the cause remains under investigation. Original article:Spring Fire (California)The Spring Fire is originated north of Mt. Shasta on Spring Hill. Below is a comprehensive list of respective evacuations, acreage, and containment.
CALFIRE and the Mt. Shasta Fire Department responding to the Spring Fire

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman

MT. SHASTA, Cal. – Updated at 10:00 p.m.: CALFIRE is assisting Mount Shasta Fire Department with a vegetation fire on Spring Hill near Mt. Shasta. The Spring Fire is 5-7 acres and is burning in timber and brush. No evacuations at this time, and the cause remains under investigationOriginal article:Spring Fire (California)The Spring Fire is originated north of Mt. Shasta on Spring Hill. Below is a comprehensive list of respective evacuations, acreage, and containment.
Spring Fire forward rate of spread has been stopped

2 weeks ago | kdrv.com | Matt Hoffman

MT. SHASTA, Cal. – Updated at 4:50 A.m.: The Spring Fire forward rate of spread has been stopped. Fire is 12 acres and is burning in timber and brush. An Evacuation warning remains in place for Zone MTS-6155. and the cause remains under investigation. Original article:Spring Fire (California)The Spring Fire is originated north of Mt. Shasta on Spring Hill. Below is a comprehensive list of respective evacuations, acreage, and containment.