A late winter storm dropped snow across the Willamette Valley early Thursday morning.
Some parts of the Portland metro area saw light snow showers in the early morning, causing slick conditions during rush hour. City crews were busy de-icing roads and clearing slush off streets in Portland’s West Hills. Portland’s other high elevation areas, Mount Tabor and Mount Scott, did not see snow accumulation, the Portland Bureau of Transportation said. However, Portland-area residents are warned to beware of possible street flooding as rain showers continue.
“I expect a day with sun breaks and a few showers,”
KOIN’s Sally Showman said. “Most of the snow on the ground will melt when temperatures warm into the mid-40s this afternoon.”
As temperatures warm, the National Weather Service said snow levels should rise to above 1,000 feet. Showman reports that another storm arrives Friday, but it is not expected to bring snow to the Willamette Valley floor.
For the second straight day,
school districts throughout the Willamette Valley implemented delayed starts, or canceled classes altogether. In Clark County, C-TRAN was forced to limit or suspended service to some areas due to snowy roads.
Farther south, in Linn and Benton counties, icy road conditions lead to spinouts and crashes. In the Canby area, Interstate-5 was intermittently closed throughout the morning in both directions.
In Polk County, a fatal rollover crash shut down Highway 22.
To report a blocked street or sidewalk, call the city at 503-823-170. To report a downed power line call PGE at 503-464-7777.
Residents are advised to visit
PublicAlerts.org and
TripCheck.org for the latest road closure information. Public transportation users should visit
TriMet for the latest MAX train and bus route information.
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Faris Tanyos
