Salem and Mid Willamette Valley: Snow Closures and Delays

Salem-Keizer Sch. Dist.: Open and operating as usual on Tuesday Feb. 11th. (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th) UPDATE

Photo: ODOT: Valley, No. Coast

(SALEM) - From the editor: this has been a whirlwind of information since the bad weather set in Friday, we are updating all items as the information is relayed to us, we are noting updates when and where possible, thank you for your patience.

UPDATE Sunday at 1:15 p.m.: Public Works crews worked through the night removing snow and ice from major Salem streets.

Because primary routes are in improved condition the current chain or traction tire requirement will be changed to an advisory as of noon Sunday.

Chains are still recommended. Many streets are still hazardous and chains or traction tires may be needed to travel them safely.

Please check www.tripcheck.com for further information. OSP encourages you to stay off the roads as conditions are severe. Expect significant delays on I-5 from MP 209-Washington State line.

Drivers, please use extreme caution as roads are slick and dangerous. Take all normal precautions, dress warm if you are going to be outside. Check below for safe driving information from the American Red Cross.

Be prepared: Snow storms lead to possible power outages‏; check for an update from Pacific Power.

Banks:

Riverview Community Bank: All branches opening late-11:00am.

Wells Fargo bank branches in Oregon and S.W. Washington will be open normal business hours today.

Businesses:

Intel: The D1X Mod-1B (Hoffman) and Mod-2 (Hoffman) Day and Swing Shift Construction Projects will now be CLOSED Monday. All other Intel operations are OPEN. UPDATE

Nabisco Bakery/Mondelez: Closed. No production. Limited production on Sunday. Call 503-240-7500 for updated Sunday labor schedule. (Effective - Sat Feb 8th) UPDATE

Spirit Mountain Casino: Due to inclement weather, the Parkrose, Gateway, Woodburn, Vancouver, Oregon City, Salem, Hillsboro, Beaverton and Washington Square Mall Spirit Mountain shuttles were cancelled.

Cities:

City of Albany: Albany Transit, Linn-Benton Loop operating today but road conditions could cause delays. No Loop Express service today. (Monday) UPDATE

City of Albany: Linn-Benton Loop Express service canceled for Monday.

City of Albany: Both Albany Public Libraries closed until 10 am Monday. UPDATE

City of Albany: Albany City Hall is closed until Monday. UPDATE

Salem City Hall closed Friday at 3:00 PM due to hazardous weather conditions. Essential city services, such as fire, police, and public works, will continue to operate.

Persons needing warming locations should use the First Congregation Church at 700 Marion Street NE (families), Union Gospel Mission, 345 Commercial Street NE (males), and Simonka Place, 5119 River Road N, Keizer (females)

Current Salem road information is available on the City of Salem Emergency page at http://www.cityofsalem.net/Emergency-Information/Pages/default.aspx or http://bit.ly/1g6atjU.

Union Gospel Mission, 345 Commercial Street NE, will not turn away male persons seeking shelter.

Simonka Place, 5119 River Road N in Keizer, is at capacity but will not turn away female persons seeking shelter.

Most Salem area malls can be utilized as warming locations while open.

City of Wilsonville: Due to severe inclement weather, the City of Wilsonville closed Friday, February 7, City Hall and City offices including the Wilsonville Public Library and the Community Center. The Library may remain closed throughout the weekend and, if so, all programming will also be canceled.

SMART Transit - Riders should visit www.RideSmart.com for updated information and rider alerts, including links to information on Tri-Met WES schedules.

In the case of a fire, medical or police emergency, call 911. In the event of a public-works emergency, such as a meter leak or broken water line, call the after-hours emergency-phone line at 866-252-3614 line (toll-free).

Counties/Regional:

Metro: The Metro Regional Center at 600 NE Grand Avenue will have a two-hour delayed opening; the building will open at 10 a.m. The Oregon Zoo will remain closed to the public on Monday due to icy conditions along visitor paths. UPDATE

Courts/District Attorneys:

Clackamas Co. Circuit Court: The Circuit Court for Clackamas County was closed at 3:00 p.m. Friday.

Both Marion County Circuit Courts and the Marion County Juvenile Court will be opening late tomorrow due to the winter road conditions. The courts will open their doors to the public at 10:00 a.m.

Ore. Appellate Cts., Tax Ct. & State Court Admin. Office: Closed. For Friday Feb. 7, 2014 -Due to the inclement weather and poor travel conditions the Chief Justice closed the public the appellate records office, law library, Appellate Courts, Tax Court and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Normal operations will resume on Monday (2.10.14) UPDATE On Friday Feb. 7, 2014 -The Chief Justice authorized a late opening for these public offices at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Marion Co. Circuit Court: Closed (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Polk Co. Circuit Court: Closed. The Polk County Circuit Court was close Friday at 12:00 PM (noon) due to inclement weather.

Medical:

Salem Health: Community Health Education Center (CHEC) cancelled classes: Tai Chi I & II; R.I.S.E.; Rehab Tai Chi/Arthritis; Infant CPR.

Salem Health: CANCELLATIONS: Community Health Education Center (CHEC)--Breastfeeding Support Group. WCS Patient Focus Group. Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Perinatal Depression. Childbirth Preparation Feb. 7-8 rescheduled to Feb. 14-15, call CHEC for details. CLOSURES: Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center (on Center St. NE) and Work Injury Management (on Bellevue St. SE). Willamette Health Partners (WHP) clinics: Edgewater, River Rd. S, Parkside, Dallas, Monmouth. OB/GYN & Midwives closed at 3:45 p.m.

CLOSURES: Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center (on Center St. NE) and Work Injury Management (on Bellevue St. SE).

Salem Health: Community Health Education Center (CHEC): Go Red Health Screening postponed to 2/14, same appointment times.

Breastfeeding Support Group cancelled. WCS Patient Focus Group cancelled.

Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center (on Center St. NE) was closed.

Salem Hospital Work Injury Management (on Bellevue St. SE) was closed.

All Willamette Health Partners Family Medicine locations were closed.

Community Health Education Center (CHEC) afternoon classes and events were cancelled. UPDATE

Health Share of Oregon: Community Advisory Council Meeting Cancelled (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center: Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center open from 10am to 3pm Sunday UPDATE

Organizations:

American Red Cross - Cascades Region: On 02-09-2014 at 16:00, volunteers from the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to a fire in the 4700 block of 19th Place NE in Keizer, Oregon.
This multi-family disaster affected 5 adults, 6 children, and 1 infant. Red Cross provided lodging, food, clothing, shoes, seasonal garments, infant supplies and formula, crib, comfort kits, and information about disaster counseling and health services.

CYO/Camp Howard: All basketball games for Saturday were canceled. UPDATE

Corvallis Boys and Girls Club open Monday, February 10 at 8:30 am. $30 per child, $60 per family. Bring snack and lunch.

The Grotto: The Grotto is closed for the remainder of the day today, Monday, Feb. 10, due to snow-related conditions.

OMSI: Closed.

Portland Art Museum: Portland International Film Festival
All screenings cancelled, Sunday 2/9 -- all locations. Visit http://festivals.nwfilm.org/piff37/updates/ for details on exchanges and refunds. UPDATE

The Grotto: Closed

World Forestry Center: Closed. World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is closed.

Police & Fire:

The memorial service for founder and 40-year Lorane Fire Chief Joe Brewer, scheduled for 1 pm Saturday at Cottage Grove High School, was postponed due to weather and road conditions. The Lorane Fire District was expecting 500 people, including members and equipment from 40 fire departments statewide. No new date has been as of yet.

Schools and colleges

Headstart Programs:

Clackamas Co. Children's Commission Headstart: All sites are closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Community Action Head Start - Marion/Polk: All Salem, Keizer, Dallas, Independence, Woodburn and Cascade sites are closed. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Concordia University: LATE START. Classes start and offices open at 11AM. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Head Start of Yamhill Co.: All home visits for Monday, February 10th have been canceled.

OCDC Headstart: The Dalles and Odell sites CLOSED Monday. OCDC Washington County closed Monday. Multnomah County closed Monday. Independence Site CLOSED Monday/ Concordia Site CLOSED Monday Woodburn and Mulino Sites CLOSED Silverton Site closed UPDATE

Private & Charter Schools:

Catlin Gabel in Portland: Closed. Activities and meetings canceled. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Central Electrical JATC: Closed. All classes were canceled Friday and Saturday. Saturday's 1st Aid/CPR class was canceled.

Crosshill Christian (Turner/Keizer): Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Family Building Blocks: All Family Building Blocks locations (Chelsea's Place and Gracie's Place) are closed Monday, February 10. There are no classes and staff should not report to work.

Head Start of Yamhill Co.: All home visits for Monday, February 10th have been canceled.

Policy Council and afternoon component training are canceled for today. UPDATE

Livingstone Adventist Academy: Closed, No kindergarten (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Salem Academy: Closed, No kindergarten or preschool (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Salem Catholic Schools: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) Silverton Christian: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Sonshine Christian School: School & Daycare Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

The International School in Portland: Closed (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Western Mennonite: All classes and extra-curricular activities are cancelled for 2/10. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Willamette Valley Christian (Brooks): Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Public Schools

Benton Co. Schools:

Corvallis Sch. Dist.: Regular school schedules, Buses will run on snow routes. Please use caution with piled snow on roadways. (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th) UPDATE

Cascade Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATE

Clackamas Co. Schools:

Molalla River Sch. Dist.: All schools and district offices CLOSED; All afternoon and evening activities CANCELED. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) Linn Co. Schools:

Greater Albany Sch. Dist.: Closed. Albany schools will be closed Monday, February 10. No All-Stars at Board Meeting (decision on holding board meeting to be made on Monday). (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Scio Sch. Dist.: Closed, All Games and Practices were Canceled (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Sweet Home Sch. Dist.: Closed. Schools are closed. District office open. Board meeting as scheduled. UPDATE

Marion & Polk Co. Schools:

Dallas Sch. Dist.: Buses on snow routes except Bridlewood on regular route

Willamette ESD: Marion, Polk and Yamhill Centers closed. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Central Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Dallas Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Falls City Sch. Dist.: Buses on snow routes. Regular Schedule; Buses on Snow Routes (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th) UPDATE

Gervais Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Jefferson Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Mt. Angel Sch. Dist.: 2 Hours Late (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

North Marion Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATE

North Santiam Sch. Dist. (Stayton): Closed UPDATE

Silver Falls Sch. Dist.: Closed. School Board meeting will be held as scheduled. UPDATE

St. Paul Sch. Dist.: Professional development day is canceled, staff does not need to report. The district office is closed. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Multnomah Co. Schools:

Serendipity Center: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Perrydale Sch. Dist.:

Perrydale Sch. Dist.: Afternoon and evening activities canceled. No board meeting tonight rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb.11 at 6:00pm UPDATE

Salem-Keizer Sch. Dist.:

Salem-Keizer Sch. Dist.: Open and operating as usual on Tuesday Feb. 11th. (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th) UPDATE

Woodburn Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Closed (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Yamhill Co. Schools:

Serendipity Center: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Dayton Sch. Dist.: Closed. All schools and District Office closed. No activities. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

McMinnville Sch. Dist.: 2 Hours Late, No AM kindergarten, Buses on snow routes (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th)

Sheridan Sch. Dist.: Bus routes 2 and 3 on snow routes. Willamina Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Yamhill Carlton Sch. Dist.: Snow routes 4,8,10,12. Schools open regular time.

Private Colleges & Universities:

Anthem College: Monday morning classes are delayed until 10:30am. Administrative offices open at 9:00am. Afternoon and evening classes are as scheduled.

Central Electrical JATC: Afternoon and evening activities canceled. Clements Code Presentation canceled for tonight. Apprentice classes were canceled Thursday through Saturday. 1st Aid/CPR class was canceled for Saturday.

Concordia University: All classes and activities cancelled. Offices closed. (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Corban University: Corban Experience CANCELLED. (Effective - Sun Feb 9th)

Everest College - Portland: Open at 10am staff and students. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Everest Institute - Tigard: 2 Hours Late. 6 AM classes canceled. 2 hour late start for 8 AM classes and staff. 10 AM classes on schedule. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

George Fox University: Newberg campus and Portland Center open at 10 a.m. Salem-Brooks site classes moved. UPDATE

ITT Technical Institute - Portland: Morning and afternoon classes are cancelled. Evening classes will continue on normal schedule. Staff to report at noon. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Local 290 Training Center: All evening apprentice and journeymen classes are cancelled in Tualatin and Salem. UPDATE

Multnomah University: All offices are closed and all daytime classes are canceled Monday. Class beginning at or after 6 p.m. will take place as scheduled. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

NW College of Construction: Closed. No classes were held Friday, February 7. School office is closed. (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Oregon Culinary Institute: Opening at noon. Oregon Culinary Institute morning classes cancelled Monday Feb 10 School will open at noon for PM classes UPDATE

Oregon College of Art & Craft: Opening at 11 am (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Pacific University: All Pacific University locations were closed. Classes and activities were canceled, including the "Give Kids A Smile" event in Hillsboro. (Effective - Sat Feb 8th)

Pacific NW College of Art: Closed until at least noon. By 10 AM will determine closure status for afternoon and evening. Please check back for information. UPDATE

Pioneer Pacific College: Evening classes will be in session beginning at 4:40 PM.

Portland Jewish Academy: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

University of Portland: 2 Hours Late. Classes will begin at 10:20AM UPDATE

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center: Open 10am (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

Western Seminary: Campus will remain closed Monday 2/10/14. UPDATE

Willamette University: Oregon Symphony Salem Concert Canceled

Public Colleges & Universities:

Chemeketa Community College: All campuses and centers are closed. All day and evening activities are canceled. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Linn-Benton Community College: Closed for Monday, February 10th but at this point plans to reopen on Tuesday, February 11th. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

OHSU: OHSU Hospital and Doernbecher Children's Hospital are open. All OHSU clinics are open Monday, but patients should call their clinics if they have questions. All Monday classes are canceled. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday morning. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th) UPDATE

OHSU: An OHSU Brain Awareness Season lecture scheduled for this evening has been cancelled because of the weather conditions. Jean Manson, a Scottish scientist and international expert on mad cow disease, had been scheduled to speak tonight at 7 p.m. at the Newmark Theater in downtown Portland. The Newmark Theater box office, at (800)273-1530, has information on ticket refunds.

Oregon State University: All Oregon State University operations in Corvallis remained closed on Friday, Feb. 7, due to significant snowfall accumulations. As a result, the OSU Women's basketball game against Colorado scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday was postponed and will be rescheduled to be played sometime this weekend. Weather-related updates on OSU operations in Corvallis will be posted on the university website at oregonstate.edu and hotline at 541-737-8000. Notifications via social media are through Twitter at https://twitter.com/oregonstateuniv and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/osubeavers (Effective - Fri Feb 7th)

Oregon Tech - Wilsonville: Closed

Portland State University: Opening at 10 am (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

University of Portland: Closed

Univ. of Phoenix, Ore. Campus: The Cascade Station, Salem, and Tigard campuses will open Tuesday at 8:30AM, 02/11/14. All classes are on time as scheduled. (Effective tomorrow - Tue Feb 11th)

Western Oregon University: Closed. Visit wou.edu for closure details. Visit wouwolves.com for details Monday's basketball games. (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Willamette University: Early release, all afternoon/evening activities canceled.

State:

OR State Agency Weather Closures: As of 5 a.m., state agencies are closed due to weather in Colombia County. Updates at http://oregon/gov/DAS/pages/bldg close/index/index.aspx

State of Oregon: Columbia County state offices closed. Portland-metro area also closed. (Salem open regular hours.) UPDATE

State of Oregon: Portland-metro state offices closed. (Salem open regular hours.)

Updates: http://oregon.gov/DAS/pages/bldg close/index.aspx

Oregon Health Authority: Oregon Health Authority Client Civil Rights Policy and Procedures Rules Advisory Committee scheduled for today in Portland was CANCELLED.

Transportation:

Photo from ODOT: Valley, No. Coast

Sunday update from ODOT: With another night of 24 hour plowing and sanding of I-5 in Marion, Linn, and Lane counties, ODOT crews are now shifting their focus to getting secondary highways in better shape for the Monday morning commute. Leaning and fallen trees along forested stretches of highways are creating unexpected road closures and lane restrictions.

Fallen power lines are also preventing ODOT crews from plowing certain highways. At this hour the problem areas include US 20, OR 18 and OR 34 in Lincoln County. Further south, OR 126 west of Veneta and Territorial Hwy. in Lane County. If travel is necessary, motorists should b e ready for unexpected closures and restrictions.

ODOT crews are continuing to plow slush on secondary highways and are attempting to clear snow berms from local driveways when possible. ODOT appreciates that the public has curtailed travel this weekend. If the curtailment can extend through today, road conditions should improve for Monday morning's commute

Canby Area Transit: All Dial-A-Ride trips canceled (Effective tomorrow - Mon Feb 10th)

Orange Line buses will run. Expect delays due to road conditions. Dress for extreme weather.

Cherriots - Salem Keizer Transit: Buses on snow routes. Cherriots route 12 remains on snow route. It is not serving Kingwood West. All other Cherriots routes have returned to normal routes. UPDATE

Riders new to the system should plan their trip ahead of time.

All riders should allow extra time for travel. Buses may be delayed because of road conditions and traffic. Dress warmly for travel and be prepared for cold and wet weather conditions. Use caution on walkways and bus stops that are covered in ice and snow. Customer Service may have longer than usual hold times. Customer Service can be reached at 503.588.BUSS (2877)

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to multiple incidents on I-84 in Hood River and Wasco counties. Expect significant delays and drive accordingly. Please check current road and weather conditions at www.tripcheck.com.

Chain restrictions lifted on I-5 in Linn County

Chain restrictions are no longer in place on I-5 in Linn County. However, snow and ice conditions should be expected and extreme caution should be taken if driving through the area.

Valley and Coast Highways Ready for Monday Commute‏

Thanks to terrific assistance from the public who reduced unnecessary travel over the weekend, ODOT crews have made solid progress in getting state highways on the Coast and in the mid and south Willamette Valley ready for Monday morning's commute to work and school.

In an eight county area from Astoria to Salem, and south to Eugene/Springfield, ODOT crews, working 24 hours per day, have reduced snow pack on state highways to mainly the higher elevations. Spots of ice and slush will still be encountered, but the key state highways in the Salem area and the Eugene area, and I-5 in Marion, Linn and Lane counties, have been brought back to bare pavement.

There are some isolated locations, like Territorial Highway, south of Veneta in Lane County, where downed power lines have prevented snow removal.

ODOT will continue to work through the night to continue to improve conditions.

Motorists should keep a close eye on the weather forecast. Even though snow has been removed from most state highways, any moisture on the road will refreeze if the temperatures dip below freezing.

Motorists traveling through forested areas should also be alert to tree limbs and debris from ice damaged trees.

Bicyclists will encounter snow along most highway shoulders. They should also be alert to sand and gravel remaining on the roadways.

In addition to reaching bare pavement on the urban highways, ODOT crews have assisted local communities in helping with snow removal from local and county roads. Motorists should still anticipate slush and ice on local roads, where resources have been limited. Once again, ODOT would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance during this significant weather event.

UPDATE Sunday at 4:15 p.m.: ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: OR 99W is closed approximately 2.5 miles south of Monmouth, as a disabled semi is removed from the highway. The closure could last as late as 4:30 p.m. There is no detour. Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays.

Seaside, Ore. - February 6 - (UPDATE 6:29 pm) Highway 101 reopened in both directions between Avenue U in Seaside and milepost 24 at Peterson Point (near HWY 26 junction). ODOT has sanded the roads in this area, allowing vehicles to resume travel.

The Wheatland Ferry is CLOSED due to inclement weather

Red Cross Offers Winter Driving Safety Tips‏

Photo credit: ODOT: Valley, No. Coast

Portland, Ore. - Winter weather has already closed a section of I-5 near Albany and up to five inches of snow is expected to fall by this evening. Officials in many areas are urging people to stay off the roads. If you have to drive, the Red Cross offers these ten tips about what to do if you are driving during a winter storm or become stuck in your vehicle:

1. Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter with a window scraper, kitty litter or sand in case you get stuck, extra clothes and a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk. Pack high-protein snacks, water, first aid kit, flashlight, small battery-operated radio, an emergency contact card with names and phone numbers, extra prescription medications, blankets and important documents or information you may need.

2. Fill the vehicle's gas tank and clean the lights and windows to help you see.

3. Find out what disasters may occur where you are traveling and pay attention to the weather forecast. Before you leave, let someone know where you are going, the route you plan to take, and when you expect to get there. If your car gets stuck, help can be sent along your predetermined route.

4. If you can, avoid driving in sleet, freezing rain, snow or dense fog. If you have to drive, make sure everyone has their seat belts on and give your full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones.

5. Don't follow other vehicles too closely. Sudden stops are difficult on snowy roadways.

6. Don't use cruise control when driving in winter weather.

7. Don't pass snow plows.

8. Know that ramps, bridges and overpasses will freeze before roadways.

9. Don't run your engine and heater constantly to help avoid running out of gas. Don't use things like lights or the radio without the engine running so the battery doesn't conk out.

10. If you can, move your vehicle off the roadway. Stay with it - don't abandon it. If you have to get out of your vehicle, use the side away from traffic.