[Mon 9/21 – Sun 9/4/26 rural Central Oregon High Desert – moderately dry]          
This 2-week period appears relatively “typical” compared to the same period in 14 years of my records.  Precipitation totaled 0.09”, fell as a rain shower event on Fri 9/25 between approx 2:30 and 4:30 AM.  This period, the 14-day average daily high temperature was 77°F and ranged from 57-88°F and the morning low average was 27°F with a range of 20-43°F.  
The well water is still running quite cold compared to this time of year up to a few years ago.  My observations of the Central Oregon Cascade mountains (east southeast to east northeast views of Bachelor, Three Fingered Jack and the Three Sisters) is that Bachelor has no observable snow, and others each have less snow on them than I have seen in my 23 years here.      
Last week, well water stopped issuing from the tap.  The problem was likely due to water from the recent heavy spring and summer thunder showers moving through the ground and changing the stability of the soil, according to the well pump service person (who repaired the problem).  Specifically, underground soil movement/changes [may have] caused the underground power line power line at the well to short out at a spot on the line that had been deteriorated for years.  The service person reported a recent notable increase in service calls for this exact issue in 20-plus year-old wells in the local area.        Only a couple early mornings have required home heating and no air conditioning has been needed.  Most appreciated aspect: really nice fresh air from open windows mid-morning to mid evening. Following the 9/25 rain event, it appears this area entered a “Second Summer” (as described by NWS criteria) with lower humidity, calm winds, daytime temps increasing up into the high 80’s and (albeit ‘normal’ to the desert) sub-freezing morning low temps.  The local NWS forecast predicts these conditions to continue at least 4 days following end of this report period.       Several warm dry days after the 9/25 rain,  the ground surface became easily dusted-up again.  However, slight soil moisture is still evident at surface level in permanently shaded areas of loose volcanic soil.        
A few chipmunks (as distinct from the larger Golden Mantle ground squirrel which they resemble) have appeared lately – after several years of only rare appearances.  “Bugs” of all kinds are as scarce as ever I remember at this site.  In some neighboring areas, grumpy yellow jacket activity is persisting later than is typically normal – likely a function of the continued warm weather.  Mule deer appear healthy and the population size, behavior and activity appear typical for this time of year.    
“Central Oregon Fire Info” reports during this 2-week period: (1) effective 9/23/26, the “fire risk level” was reduced to Moderate from High; (2) Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions were ended; (3) Fall [season] prescribed burns were scheduled by officials to start on Deschutes National Forest lands (including sites within approx a 30-mile radius of this location).  While some haze has been visible to the south and southwest, no smoke pollution has drifted to this site, so far.