"Multnomah County Declares State of Emergency Due to Valentine's Day Snowfall Forecast"
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Multnomah County has declared an emergency and opened severe weather shelters in anticipation of up to 3 inches of snowfall and 40 mph winds in Portland tonight, with TriMet also preparing for the storm. Following criticism for closing shelters during the previous winter storm, the county is now seeking volunteers to staff the shelters and offering free rides on TriMet buses and trains. The NWS warns of slippery road conditions and potential impacts on Thursday morning's commute, while acknowledging the difficulty of making a confident forecast.
Topics:nation#emergency-shelters#multnomah-county#national-weather-service#portland#snowfall#weather
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- 'Winter Weather Advisory' issued for Portland metro area, snow possible in east Mult. Co. KATU
- Multnomah County declares state of emergency, opens winter shelters KOIN.com
- Sticking snow very unlikely next 24 hours in lowest elevations west of Cascades Fox 12 Oregon
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