"City of Portland and Yakima Face Winter Storm Challenges: Road Closures, Emergency Declarations, and Preparing for Ice and Snow"
The Portland Bureau of Transportation reports 44 closed roads due to downed trees and power lines following a winter storm, urging residents to run important errands today before more winter weather hits tomorrow. PBOT advises caution for drivers on treated but potentially slick roads, and warns of an expected storm bringing freezing rain and wind. The bureau is coordinating with other agencies for tree and power line removal on emergency routes, and thanks the community for their support while urging continued caution and patience.