Links, Facts, and Information
Malheur County Facts and History
- Malheur County Website
- Malheur County information from the Oregon Blue Book
- Vicinity of Ontario, Oregon
- Malheur County Agriculture - A Brief History
- Lower Owyhee Watershed Assessment, Owyhee Watershed Council
- Upper Owyhee Watershed Assessment, Owyhee Watershed Council
- Prehistoric Occupation of the Owyhee Uplands
- Mid-Snake River Watershed Vegetation Database
- ODFW - Interesting Facts abut Oregon Wildlife
Local Cities and Agencies
- City of Nyssa, Oregon
- Nyssa Chamber of Commerce
- City of Ontario, Oregon
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce
- City of Vale, Oregon
- Vale Chamber of Commerce
Recreation and Places to Visit
- Malheur Wildlife Refuge
- Lake Owyhee
- Ontario State Recreation Site
- Keeney Pass
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Flagstaff Hill
- View Photo Galleries of Local Scenic Attractions
Web sites of newspapers:
- Argus Observer - Ontario, OR
- Malheur Enterprise - The Voice of Malheur County
- Eugene Register-Guard
- Medford Mail Tribune
- East Oregonian
- Bend Bulletin
- The Oregonian, OregonLive.com
Web sites of Oregon television stations:
Climate
Climate in south-eastern Oregon varies greatly with elevation. The higher elevations experience colder temperatures and higher precipitation than the lower elevations. The region is extremely arid and experiences great temperature variations. It is considered high desert, with many areas with annual precipitation less than 10 inches. Summer temperatures often reach 100 degrees in the lower elevations. Nighttime lows may be 30 to 50 degrees lower than daytime highs. Winters can be bitterly cold here, although there is little humidity. The mountains can receive heavy snowfall. If visiting the region during the summer months be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and chilly evening temperatures. ALWAYS CARRY WATER WHEN LEAVING MAIN HIGHWAYS IN THE HIGH DESERT. It is always prudent to tell others where you are going and when you expect to return, so they can advise authorities if you do not return as planned.