Snow Advisory Issued for Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast Range

Snow/rain/and wind is affecting commuters in the Salem-area. Police are advising motorist to SLOW DOWN and use caution throughout the day.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Advisory for the Willamette Valley, including the Cascade foothills in Marion and Linn counties, and a Heavy Snow Warning is in effect for the Oregon Coast Range including Polk and Yamhill counties until 6:00 PM this evening.

A light snow/rain shower began just after 5:00 AM in the Salem-area.

The band of showers is moving into the Willamette Valley is weakening as it moves into drier air.

This will limit snow accumulations on the valley floor.

Showers of snow/rain will increase this afternoon as the low pressure system moves across the region with 1 to 3 inches of snow above 500 feet and rain below 500 feet.

In the coast range, travelers should expect 3 to 4 inches of snow this morning, with an additional 3 to 6 inches later today.

A High Wind Warning has been issued for the central Oregon coast until noon today.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.

Be Prepared for snow covered roads and limited visiblities and use caution while driving.

School Delays and Closures:

Yamhill-Carlton Sch. Dist.: All AM buses except 4-5-6 on snow routes. School on time.

Willamina Sch. Dist.: Buses on snow rts.

Lane Co. Schools:

Blachly - 2 hrs late, no AM kind.

Junction City - Due to inclement weather in outlying areas, busses will be on snow routes for both the A.M. and P.M. today.

Columbia Co. Schools:

Vernonia Sch. Dist.: On time - MAY CLOSE EARLY.