The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a freeze warning in effect overnight for areas in the Coast Range, while also issuing a frost advisory for locales at lower elevations. The forecast calls for lows around 30 to 32 degrees tonight. “Sensitive plants/animals/garden gnomes, should be kept warm,”[Read More…]
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Studded tire season ends Thursday, March 31
The deadline to remove studded tires from your vehicle is March 31, the Oregon Department of Transportation said. While the deadline has moved in the past due to the pandemic, this year, the deadline show’s that it’s business as usual at ODOT when it comes to getting the road-chewing studded[Read More…]
Tsunami Advisory issued on West Coast following underwater volcano near Tonga in South Pacific
A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for most of the West Coast, including Oregon, following a massive underwater volcano Friday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean near the Tonga Islands. Issued just before 5 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said that waves of between one and three feet could strike[Read More…]
NWS says high winds, flooding could continue to be a danger through Friday
With high winds expected Thursday night and into Friday and the area under a mix of flood watches and advisories, those living in flood-prone areas should be prepared, the Portland office of the National Weather Service said. A small sand pile in Banks at Sunset Park was behind yellow caution[Read More…]
Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning
Between snow levels rising and rain falling in the forecast, “expect rising river levels, with potential of some flooding,” starting Thursday morning, the Portland office of the National Weather Service said in a Flood Watch issued Tuesday afternoon. “A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It[Read More…]
With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home
As families across the state gear up for Christmas and finalize travel plans, the Portland office of the National Weather Service is warning that snow and freezing temperatures are increasingly likely beginning Friday, Christmas Eve. The latest forecast shows a mix of rain and snow beginning Friday, December 24. Temperatures[Read More…]
County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter
Global supply chain disruptions have come to Washington County, and they have and could continue to impact county road work projects. “The same supply-chain disruptions that are impacting businesses and store shelves are creating delays in Washington County road construction and maintenance projects,” an email from the Washington County Department[Read More…]
Heavy rain could cause flooding in Coast Range, northwestern Oregon creeks and rivers
The Portland office of the National Weather Service warned that heavy rains expected to begin Wednesday night could bring flooding along creeks and rivers in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. In a hydrologic outlook published early Wednesday morning, the federal weather agency also noted that landslides were possible near steep[Read More…]
Eastern part of Tillamook State Forest and surrounding areas to enter ‘Extreme Fire Danger’ Wednesday
The Gales Creek Overlook in the Tillamook State Forest on July 14, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Facing another heat wave, the Oregon Department of Forestry will move fire danger to “extreme” in the eastern portion of the Tillamook State Forest and surrounding ODF-protected areas, and prohibit a number of activities[Read More…]
Brown declares state of emergency for entire state as triple digits threaten
The sun near Mountaindale on July 31, 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for the entire state in advance of triple digit temperatures expected across much of the state beginning Wednesday. The declaration, Brown said, allows the state to provide resources to[Read More…]
