Snow, ice begin to melt as the Willamette Valley thaws out

How much snow fell in the Willamette Valley on Thursday? Here's a full breakdown
Much of the Willamette Valley turned white on Thursday morning as a few inches of snow fell from Eugene to Portland. Here's how much snow fell.
Oregon winter storm: Snow, ice begin to melt as the Willamette Valley thaws out
If temperatures drop below freezing, she said, it could lead to “major ice build-up,” creating hazardous driving conditions. Melting snow and ice in some areas are also leading to high water and standing water hazards, she said. If temperatures fall, these could also re-freeze.
How long will snow and ice impact Willamette Valley roads? What Oregon forecast says
Snow and freezing rain is likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley.
Thursday ice storm warning issued from Salem to Eugene in Willamette Valley
An ice storm warning has been issued for the southern and central Willamette Valley for freezing rain and snow likely to disrupt work, school and travel on Thursday and Friday. Power outages also appear increasingly likely. The warning is in place from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Friday.
Winter storm watch affecting Willamette Valley until Friday morning
On Wednesday at 2:45 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. for West Central Willamette Valley, East Central Willamette Valley, Benton County Lowlands,
Salem-area Thursday school delays and closures as ice, snow forecast in Willamette Valley
Here are Salem-area schools with delays and closures for today: Chemeketa Community College: All Campuses and Outreach Centers closed. All in-person and remote classes, activities, work and events canceled. Family Building Blocks: Classes canceled. FBB sites open at 1 p.m.
PHOTOS: Snow slows highway traffic in the Willamette Valley
In case you needed another reason to stay home Thursday, the ongoing snowstorm is slowing traffic along major highways in the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck map estimates that areas could see delays of 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the route.
Ice storm warning issued for Eugene, much of Oregon's Willamette Valley
Power outages appeared increasingly likely, with officials around Eugene issuing a variety of warnings as they geared up for potential disruptions.
KOIN NOW: Winter weather arrives in the Willamette Valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Flooding occurred in some areas across the Las Vegas valley Thursday night following the first signs of measurable rain in months. A road closure along a ramp from I-15 southbound to the Southern 215 Beltway westbound closed down all lanes. Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use other routes. […]
Mid-Willamette Valley, say goodbye to the snow
Thursday's and Friday's snow may be the last we see of the white stuff for awhile, as the mid-Willamette Valley returns to its normal rainy ways.
Oregon winter storm: School canceled in Salem as snow, sleet to fall in Willamette Valley
Snow, ice and freezing rain are likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley.
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Cherriots suspends bus service Thursday and Friday due to winter weather in Mid-Valley
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Willamette Valley Vineyards announces board member resignation
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Sticking snow in Willamette Valley causes slick road conditions; TriMet MAX lines disrupted
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