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weather2 years ago

"Tuesday's Treacherous Weather: Freezing Rain and Bitter Cold"

A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for the Portland metro and south into the valleys, with freezing rain expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon and continue into early Wednesday morning. Milder air will bring thawing on Wednesday, with rainy conditions expected on Thursday and mostly dry weather on Friday. The Gorge is likely to see the worst of the ice storm, with travel advisories in place for both the Portland metro and the Gorge due to slick conditions.

education2 years ago

"Portland Metro Schools Prepare for Early Dismissal Due to Arctic Blast"

More than a dozen school districts in the Portland-metro area, including Portland Public Schools and Reynolds School District, have announced early dismissals on Friday due to anticipated rough weather. The decision was made early to allow families to plan, and afterschool programs will be closed. District leaders will meet early Friday to determine if schools will be closed for the entire day. The Reynolds School District also cited safety concerns for students and staff as a reason for the early dismissal, and is monitoring weekend weather for potential impacts on the start of next week.

weather2 years ago

"Portland Metro Area Braces for Snow as Winter Weather Advisory Issued"

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Portland-metro area, with up to an inch of snow possible in the valley and one to three inches in the surrounding hills. Higher elevations could see even more snow, with winds gusting as high as 45 mph in the gorge. Another system is expected to bring more snow levels down through the weekend, potentially causing school closures and icy roads.