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The forecast says "warming up" but the radio observes that this does not appear to be happening, so far. It is supposed to be raining by this afternoon, but right now it is 27 degrees. Which is 6 degrees warmer than this time yesterday, but still not promising of a quick melt.
The streets are a mess. Chains are required (I'm not clear if they mean legally required, or "you aren't getting anywhere without them" - UPDATE: legally required) on I-5 from Salem up to Wilsonville. Righty-oh, that would be where I live....
Everything is closed, almost. Some things are closed until noon and will announce later if they are opening at noon or closed. Wilsonville and Lake Oswego schools are closed, along with the rest of reality. Scott's company announces "contact hotline", which is more than they said yesterday. Might have something to do with those workers coming from further south, since they're just off the south Wilsonville exit also....
State offices aren't opening until noon in Portland/Salem/Eugene.
That would be the county that I live and work in. Mulino is southeast of me. It's not thawing here yet, but it gives some hope.
I'm not sure I want hope: this is really pretty and I can work from home with no problems. But I'm definitely thinking I'm not going to get out for a while. They are reporting that not only are the side streets bad, the major arterials are worse - instead of cleared, they are packed down and slick.
Cheery!
And yes, despite my phrasing, I kind of enjoy this. Then again, I have power and heat. :)
The streets are a mess. Chains are required (I'm not clear if they mean legally required, or "you aren't getting anywhere without them" - UPDATE: legally required) on I-5 from Salem up to Wilsonville. Righty-oh, that would be where I live....
Everything is closed, almost. Some things are closed until noon and will announce later if they are opening at noon or closed. Wilsonville and Lake Oswego schools are closed, along with the rest of reality. Scott's company announces "contact hotline", which is more than they said yesterday. Might have something to do with those workers coming from further south, since they're just off the south Wilsonville exit also....
State offices aren't opening until noon in Portland/Salem/Eugene.
Clackamas County road crews are reporting dangerous conditions countywide. Roads are a sheet of ice in north county east to Sandy. Snowy conditions are being reported from Sandy east. South county is icy, but road workers are reporting some thaw from Mulino south. Freezing rain continues in most areas of the county except east of Sandy where it is snowing. The county has plows working the Mt. Hood area and plow/sanders in north county, Holcomb/Redland area and the Stafford area. More plows are heading out soon. Trees on, or hanging over roads have been reported on Redland Road, Central Point, the Canby-Marquam Highway and on Buckner Creek Rd. Officials are urging extreme caution if people must travel.
That would be the county that I live and work in. Mulino is southeast of me. It's not thawing here yet, but it gives some hope.
I'm not sure I want hope: this is really pretty and I can work from home with no problems. But I'm definitely thinking I'm not going to get out for a while. They are reporting that not only are the side streets bad, the major arterials are worse - instead of cleared, they are packed down and slick.
Cheery!
And yes, despite my phrasing, I kind of enjoy this. Then again, I have power and heat. :)
