Seattle: A thaw is coming to freeze Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could exacerbate problems for a region accustomed to winter rains compared to arctic eruptions.
And in Nevada, the governor plans to declare a state of emergency due to snow and storm conditions affecting travel. Lake Tahoe area of northern Nevada.
Forecasters say parts of western Washington could see up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of snow on Thursday and a similar amount could be seen in northwestern Oregon.
temperate zone in general Pacific Northwest Temperatures in some areas have soared to the single digit this week after extremely cold winds blowing from Canada’s Fraser River Valley on Sunday.
Snow and ice have made travel treacherous in some parts, forcing closures and delays in travel and prompting people to seek refuge in emergency warming centres.
Temperatures in Seattle could rise above freezing on Thursday and even warmer in Portland, before wind blows from the Pacific over the weekend and the mercury soars to a more seasonal high in the 40’s Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius). Is.
State officials have declared a state of emergency in Oregon. In Multnomah County – home to Portland – about a half-dozen weather shelters were open this week. A similar number of shelters were opened in Seattle’s King County, which also declared a state of emergency.
Seattle’s leaders said the city’s shelters would remain open until the new year.
The return of winter weather and traffic to pre-pandemic levels has caused hundreds of accidents on Oregon’s roads this holiday season.
Oregon Public Broadcasting reported that 915 traffic accidents occurred in the state between December 23 and December 28. According to the Oregon State Police, there were 365 accidents in 2019 and 237 in 2019 during the same period last year. The death toll has not yet been estimated.
David House, spokesperson Oregon Department of TransportationThe high number of accidents in the past week reminds commuters to exercise caution and be prepared for difficult situations, it said.
“If you can sit tight for a few more days, then just avoid getting out there, it’s the safest thing you can possibly do,” House said.
In Nevada, a statement issued by Governor Steve Sisolak’s office said the emergency declaration would allow state officials to order vehicles traveling on mountain highways to turn around and return to low altitudes as long as weather conditions subside. and the roadway may not be safe for use.
“This will help prevent motorists from being stranded overnight on a roadway, potentially running out of gas in subfreezing temperatures without access to emergency services,” the statement said.
It said US 50 and State Routes 207 and 28 were experiencing long delays and dangerous conditions and that officials should be able to clear roadways to make room for emergency vehicles and snow plows.
And in Nevada, the governor plans to declare a state of emergency due to snow and storm conditions affecting travel. Lake Tahoe area of northern Nevada.
Forecasters say parts of western Washington could see up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of snow on Thursday and a similar amount could be seen in northwestern Oregon.
temperate zone in general Pacific Northwest Temperatures in some areas have soared to the single digit this week after extremely cold winds blowing from Canada’s Fraser River Valley on Sunday.
Snow and ice have made travel treacherous in some parts, forcing closures and delays in travel and prompting people to seek refuge in emergency warming centres.
Temperatures in Seattle could rise above freezing on Thursday and even warmer in Portland, before wind blows from the Pacific over the weekend and the mercury soars to a more seasonal high in the 40’s Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius). Is.
State officials have declared a state of emergency in Oregon. In Multnomah County – home to Portland – about a half-dozen weather shelters were open this week. A similar number of shelters were opened in Seattle’s King County, which also declared a state of emergency.
Seattle’s leaders said the city’s shelters would remain open until the new year.
The return of winter weather and traffic to pre-pandemic levels has caused hundreds of accidents on Oregon’s roads this holiday season.
Oregon Public Broadcasting reported that 915 traffic accidents occurred in the state between December 23 and December 28. According to the Oregon State Police, there were 365 accidents in 2019 and 237 in 2019 during the same period last year. The death toll has not yet been estimated.
David House, spokesperson Oregon Department of TransportationThe high number of accidents in the past week reminds commuters to exercise caution and be prepared for difficult situations, it said.
“If you can sit tight for a few more days, then just avoid getting out there, it’s the safest thing you can possibly do,” House said.
In Nevada, a statement issued by Governor Steve Sisolak’s office said the emergency declaration would allow state officials to order vehicles traveling on mountain highways to turn around and return to low altitudes as long as weather conditions subside. and the roadway may not be safe for use.
“This will help prevent motorists from being stranded overnight on a roadway, potentially running out of gas in subfreezing temperatures without access to emergency services,” the statement said.
It said US 50 and State Routes 207 and 28 were experiencing long delays and dangerous conditions and that officials should be able to clear roadways to make room for emergency vehicles and snow plows.
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