Central Oregon Real Estate Info: Weather Conditions and Things To Think About

Weather Conditions and Things To Think About

It seems like it was just last week when I was out enjoying the Big Deschutes River, and Wickiup - this morning we had our first dusting of snow. Although it was gone by noon it was there and tonight the temperatures are dropping again. It must be time to start thinking about winter and getting our properties ready for the snow.

Below is a quick list of the things we do around our home to prepare for the cold temperatures and snow.

  1. close the vents in the foundation - These should have been opened in the spring to allow airflow but in the winter they should be closed to help keep it the snow and cold wind away from the crawl space of your home.
  2. Change outdoor light bulbs - there is nothing worse than having to do this in the snow.
  3. Put a cover on your satellite dish - this keeps the snow off of the dish and keeps your reception all winter.
  4. Disconnect hoses from frost free faucets - if the hose is connect the frost freeze faucet can freeze
  5. Roll up and put away hoses - draining them first is a good idea
  6. Tune up the snow blower or snow plow
  7. Get out the extension cords to "plug in" the vehicles
  8. Wash the windows on the next warm day - they streak pretty bad in cold temps..
  9. Check the weather stripping at the doors - replace as needed.
  10. Dig out the coats - send them to the cleaners if necessary - you never know when you will need one.

Remember Spring is only 4 to 5 months away - and we will be enjoying the warm lakes and trails again. Enjoy your winter time activities and stay tuned for what Sunriver and La Pine have to offer for us this year.

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12 comments • Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon, with • October 05 2007 02:09AM

Comments

Ah..I remember those days of gassing up the old snow blower...I moved south because I would rather not freeze...I did enjoy the snow but my property took a lot to maintain and get prepared. Now all I have to do is cut down tree limbs and close my shutters during hurricanes:)
Posted by Neal Bloom-Realtor ®CRS-Weston FL Real Estate (Keller Williams Properties, Weston FL) over 4 years ago
Quite rubbing it in Neal. I do have a few relo properties I need to have winterized for the sprinkler systems.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 4 years ago
Thesa, I wish I could relate but in Florida all we really need to make sure of is our roof is sealed and the A/C works..:-)
Posted by Matthew J Blum - (retired from the business) over 4 years ago
Thesa--As much as we hate to think about it, fall is the best time to get a home winter-ready in the northern states!
Posted by Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka&Washington Counties Acreage & Lakeshore Homes (REMAX Specialists) over 4 years ago
I'm still using A/C....I think Global Warming is making Hawaii a little warmer every year...
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) over 4 years ago

Like Neal I remember my snowblower...a shovel and my back!  Great list for winter preparedness Thesa.

Posted by Pinecrest | Palmetto Bay | Maggie Dokic, SFR (Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties) over 4 years ago
Thesa, Very good advice!  You are bringing back the memories! 
Posted by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro (Results Realty) over 4 years ago
gosh it really is that time isn't... It seems like it happens overnight. We go from 90 degrees and sun to cold and stormy..You have to love that Oregon weather.
Posted by Rick Grand (nowhere) over 4 years ago

Thesa,

I don't think I am ready for snow yet! Brrrrr,..............

Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) over 4 years ago

While you are digging out the coats, see which ones you no longer need and donate them to the local Salvation Army or Goodwill.  Someone out there will appreciate the warmth! 

If no one is doing  a coat drive, there is an opportunity for someone to get a little PR and do some good in the community.  Great post Thesa...there is lots to do to get ready!

Posted by Summit County, Colorado Realtor l Joanne Hanson (Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies Real Estate) over 4 years ago
SNOW???? It was 93 degrees here today.  I was wishing the neighborhood pool was still open.  I bet Mt Bachelor is beautiful covered in snow.
Posted by Rita Taylor | Sanford NC Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina (None) over 4 years ago
SNOW!?! OMG! I feel like we live worlds apart sometimes. I can't imagine that. We don't even start to have winter until around Christmas, and that's if we're lucky.  Wow. I'm still trying to process that.
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) over 4 years ago

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