Natasha Stenbock - Chief Meteorologist

05/28/2024

Hoping the key card still works!! Join me tomorrow (Tuesday) on KOIN 6 4:30-9am! I’m filling in for Kelley while she takes vacation!

05/24/2024

The NW Columbia Cascade Chapter 99s was in full force at the Oregon International Air Show. ICYMI, here are the interviews: Member/treasurer Chloe Martin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNQsoOd94Jw
Awesome air show pilot Melissa Burns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afEgfxwcMag
And the most fun, aerobatic flight with local air show pilot Renny Price (yes I held my cookies). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j92Van8Rsok
The Ninety-Nines, Inc, International Organization of Women Pilots

05/18/2024

What a great weather day at Oregon International Air Show. I was so excited to interview professional aerobatic pilot Melissa Burns! She's a true inspiration and her positive energy is contagious. Learn more about Melissa at www.sportsgal.com

05/16/2024

You have to get out to Hillsboro this Fri - Sun for the Oregon International Air Show! More from my flight with local air show performer Renny Price coming up on KOIN 6 http://koin.com

05/11/2024

That moment when you think your lungs will explode because you just ran into the newsroom to scream "the Northern Lights are here!" KOIN 6

02/29/2024

Can you spy the cold front passage on radar tonight?

02/21/2024

Calling all pilots and non-pilot pals! On Saturday March 9, The Ninety-Nines are hosting a Flying Companion seminar at Cascadia Technical Academy Vancouver, WA (9am-12pm).
Learn how to be a better flying companion. That means you, the $100 hamburger friend. And pilots, we'll show you how to put your flying companion to work for a safer flying experience.
Don't miss it! Scan the QR code for details. NW Columbia Cascade Chapter 99s

01/09/2024

Seaside rain Mon night. High wind warning in effect for the Oregon coast. Portland and surrounding valley locations have a wind advisory Tuesday morning. Southerly gusts 30-50 mph. Blizzard warning for Cascades Tue - Wed.

12/29/2023

Thanks to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum for giving me the stage to share my love for flying on the 120th anniversary of powered flight. Making presentations like this is a privilege and I hope to do more in support of aviation.
And ladies, if you'd like to try flying or just need a group of women pilots to fly with, follow NW Columbia Cascade Chapter 99s

12/29/2023

12/28/2023

12/01/2023

We want to see your weather photos and video on KOIN6. Scan the QR code to send your best weather pics.

10/24/2023

If you're driving over mountain passes this week (starting Tuesday), pay attention to the big temp drop & mtn snow. This graphic straight from NWS Weather Prediction Center...

08/24/2023

Salem fire updates:

Update 10:30 p.m.: Level 3 evacuations have been lifted. Residents who live in the area are allowed to go back to their properties. A Level 2 - Be Set to evacuate notice is in effect.

Overnight, fire crews will continue to contain the fire. Thursdays weather shows an increase in wind, high temperatures, and low humidity. Continue to stay informed, be ready to leave if conditions worsen, and have a plan to relocate to a safe place.

Update 9 p.m.: Tonight Salem Fire Crews will continue to monitor the South Salem Fire during the overnight hours. Winds are expected to decrease during the evening and an increase in humidity will help firefighting conditions. Evacuation zones remain unchanged from the Marion County Sheriffs last report. Roadblocks are still in place. An evacuation center has been established at Judson Middle School in Salem.

More than 30 fire fighting apparatus were dispatched, including four aircraft to drop fire retardant from the air. Over 100 firefighters responded. At this time, no injuries have been reported and a damage assessment will be completed in the morning.

Please remember to sign up for Marion/Polk Alerts by going to www.cityofsalem.net/communityalerts to sign up to receive critical safety notifications. Do not call 9-1-1 for information. Only call 9-1-1 for urgent life-threatening issues.

Update 7:20 pm: Evacuation levels remain in place.

Update 6:30 p.m.: Road closures include:
Liberty Road south of Davis Road
Skyline Road south of Davis Road
Liberty Road north of Cole Road
Skyline Road north of Cole Road

Please stay out of the way of emergency crews as they continue to respond to the South Salem Fire.

Update: 6 pm: Evacuated residents should go to Judson Middle School. 4512 Jones Rd SE, Salem, OR. Crossler Middle School is no longer a reunification site.

Update 4:32 pm: Rally point for evacuated homes is Crossler Middle School 1155 Davis Rd S, Salem, OR. At this time, no structures or injuries have been reported.

Update 4:20 p.m.: Correction, the fire is burning south of Mildred Rd and West of Liberty Road.

South Salem residents in the area west of Liberty Rd and Jory Hill Rd, a level 3 emergency evacuation order has been issued for your area.

All others should monitor conditions, social media, and first responders and leave if you feel threatened. Remember to Be Ready, Be Set, and Go Now alert levels.

Do not call 9-1-1 for information. Only call 9-1-1 if you need urgent life saving help.

06/15/2023

05/24/2023

Geese and squirrel.

05/12/2023

05/09/2023

Street flooding is possible for some tonight as heavy rain continues to move through the Portland metro area. Natasha Stenbock has all the details on KOIN 6 TONIGHT!

04/11/2023

Closed: NB I-5 at MP 22 Woodland, WA closed due to a landslide NB lanes. Here's the traffic view of I-5 northbound at exit 16 La Center Rd.. Side roads are already backing up. Going to Longview? Detour: take Hwy 30 from Portland and go north thru Saint Helens. (Landslide photos courtesy: Washington State Patrol) KOIN 6 https://www.koin.com/news/washington/landslide-closes-all-northbound-lanes-of-i-5-in-southwest-washington/

02/25/2023

01/27/2023

Weekend forecast!

Chief Meteorologist Natasha Stenbock with your weather update

01/02/2023

Please welcome Meteorologist Josh Cozart to KOIN 6! Very soon you will see Josh on air giving you Portland’s Most Accurate Forecast.

12/31/2022

12/19/2022

Are you ready for all types of winter driving? Here’s HWY 26 from the Coast Range to Mt. Hood. Snow sticking around 1,400’. Get your forecast today at noon from Kelley Bayern and I’ll see you all tonight starting at 4p KOIN 6 koin.com

11/30/2022

11/07/2022

Newts are cute but don't touch...

10/25/2022

10/16/2022

Evacuation zones updated for the KOIN 6

Changes have once again been made to the Evacuation Zones for the Nakia Creek Fire.

Anyone now within 3.5 miles of the fire are in a Level 3 GO NOW Evacuation Notice

Anyone with 4.5 miles of this fire are now in a Level 2 BE SET Evacuation Notice

Anyone with 5.5 miles of the fire are now in a Level 1 BE READY Evacuation Notice

Please Understand that this is a very dynamic situation and if you are anywhere near this area, you should take precautions to evacuate. Better updated map still to come...

09/28/2022

https://youtu.be/jV3FCLopFoc

National Hurricane Center's Acting Director Jamie Rhome provides a live update on Hurricane Ian. Public Information Statement: https://go.usa.gov/xSwGzNWS F...