MT BACHELOR - HWY372

Current Temperature:-1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:7.62"
Snow Off Road:154.94"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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N DOUGLAS COUNTY LINE - I-5

Current Temperature:9.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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RICE HILL - I-5

Current Temperature:9.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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ROBERTS MT HILL - I-5

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CANYON CREEK PASS - I-5

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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STAGE ROAD PASS - I-5

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SMITH HILL SUMMIT - I-5

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SEXTON MT PASS - I-5

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SISKIYOU SUMMIT SB - I-5

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SISKIYOU SUMMIT NB - I-5

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CASCADE LOCKS - HOOD RIVER - I-84

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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TROUTDALE - CASCADE LOCKS - I-84

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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HOOD RIVER - THE DALLES - I-84

Current Temperature:9.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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THE DALLES - RUFUS - I-84

Current Temperature:9.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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ARLINGTON - I-84

Current Temperature:10° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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HERMISTON - I-84

Current Temperature:19.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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PENDLETON - I-84

Current Temperature:8.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MEACHAM WB - I-84

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MEACHAM EB - I-84

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CABBAGE HILL WB - I-84

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CABBAGE HILL EB - I-84

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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LADD CANYON WB - I-84

Current Temperature:6.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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LADD CANYON EB - I-84

Current Temperature:6.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BAKER VALLEY - I-84

Current Temperature:6.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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PLEASANT VALLEY EB - I-84

Current Temperature:3.9° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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PLEASANT VALLEY WB - I-84

Current Temperature:3.9° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BURNT RIVER CANYON - I-84

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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THREE MILE HILL - I-84

Current Temperature:5° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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ONTARIO - I-84

Current Temperature:5° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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PENDLETON - MILTON FREEWATER - ORE11

Current Temperature:8.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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TOKETEE - ORE138

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:7.62"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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E DIAMOND LAKE SMT - ORE138

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:147.32"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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LK OF THE WOODS - ORE140

Current Temperature:-1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:12.7"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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DOAK MT SUMMIT - ORE140

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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BLY SUMMIT - ORE140

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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QUARTZ MT SUMMIT - ORE140

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:5.08"
Snow Off Road:15.24"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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WARNER MT SUMMIT - ORE140

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:5.08"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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ADEL - ORE140

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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TIMBERLINE LODGE - ORE173

Current Temperature:-2.8° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:292.1"
Driving Restrictions: Chains required. Traction tires allowed in place of chains on vehicles under 10,000 GVW and not towing. Vehicles towing must use chains.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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CONDON - ORE19

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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TOLLGATE WB - ORE204

Current Temperature:1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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TOLLGATE EB - ORE204

Current Temperature:1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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HEPPNER-SPRAY MOUNTAIN - ORE207

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:2.54"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SANTIAM JCT - ORE22

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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MARION FORKS - ORE22

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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W DIAMOND LAKE SMT - ORE230

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:142.24"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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JACKSONVILLE HIGHWAY - ORE238

Current Temperature:5° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MT ASHLAND SKI ROAD - ORE273

Current Temperature:2.8° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:43.18"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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FLORA - ORE3

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:20.32"
Pavement Conditions:slush

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WHITE RIVER - ORE35

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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BENNETT PASS/MT HOOD MEADOWS - ORE35

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:177.8"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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PARKDALE - ORE35

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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HOOD RIVER - ORE35

Current Temperature:9.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CAMAS MTN - ORE42

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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WILLAMETTE PASS - ORE58

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:10.16"
Snow Off Road:68.58"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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WILLAMETTE PASS EAST - ORE58

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:5.08"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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WILSON RIVER SMT - ORE6

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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PROSPECT - ORE62

Current Temperature:1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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UPPER CRATER LAKE BDRY - ORE62

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:35.56"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow

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CR LAKE NATL PARK - ORE62

Current Temperature:-4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:22.86"
Snow Off Road:144.78"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:packed snow
Road around Rim is closed.
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GREEN SPRINGS SMT - ORE66

Current Temperature:2.8° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:7.62"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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TIPTON SUMMIT - ORE7

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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SUMPTER - ORE7

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MINAM SUMMIT - ORE82

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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ENTERPRISE - ORE82

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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HALFWAY HILL - ORE86

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:2.54"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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THE DALLES - US197

Current Temperature:8.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MAUPIN - US197

Current Temperature:8.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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HAYES HILL SMT - US199

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SANTIAM PASS SMT - US20

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:86.36"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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TOMBSTONE - US20

Current Temperature:1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:7.62"
Snow Off Road:25.4"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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SISTERS - US20

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:5.08"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BURNS - US20

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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STINKINGWATER SUMMIT - US20

Current Temperature:3.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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JUNTURA - US20

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SUNSET SUMMIT - US26

Current Temperature:5.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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GOVERNMENT CAMP - US26

Current Temperature:0.0° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:22.86"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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WARM SPRINGS JCT - US26

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:45.72"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BLUE BOX PASS - US26

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:91.44"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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OCHOCO SUMMIT - US26

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:2.54"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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WARM SPRINGS GRADE - US26

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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AUSTIN - US26

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:2.54"
Snow Off Road:60.96"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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ELDORADO PASS - US26

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CLATSKANIE - US30

Current Temperature:1001° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:

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PENDLETON SOUTH - US395

Current Temperature:8.3° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BATTLE MT SUMMIT - US395

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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MEADOWBROOK SUMMIT - US395

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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LONG CREEK MT. - US395

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:5.08"
Snow Off Road:5.08"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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DEVINE SUMMIT - US395

Current Temperature:-1.1° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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CANYON MOUNTAIN - US395

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:slush

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ALKALI LAKE - US395

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:10.16"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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LAKEVIEW - US395

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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JORDAN VALLEY - US95

Current Temperature:2.8° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BASQUE - US95

Current Temperature:-.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:icy patches

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MORO - US97

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SHANIKO - US97

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:2.54"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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COW CANYON - US97

Current Temperature:7.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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BEND - US97

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road: -
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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SOUTH OF BEND - US97

Current Temperature:4.4° Celcius
Current Conditions:partly cloudy
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:5.08"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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LAPINE - US97

Current Temperature:2.2° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:
Snow Off Road:
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CHEMULT - US97

Current Temperature:.6° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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CHILOQUIN - US97

Current Temperature:1.7° Celcius
Current Conditions:overcast
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:15.24"
Driving Restrictions: Carry chains or traction tires.
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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KLAMATH FALLS - US97

Current Temperature:3.9° Celcius
Current Conditions:
Snow depth:0"
Snow Off Road:0"
Pavement Conditions:bare pavement

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Salem-News.com (March 06,2014 12:45)

Motorcycle Officer Rammed by Driver During Traffic Stop

Salem-News.com

Suspect Arrested, Officer Receives Minor Injury

(PORTLAND) -On Wednesday March 5, 2014, at 4:55 p.m., a Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division officer stopped a 2003 Chevy Avalanche pickup at North Williams Avenue and Webster Street after the officer observed the driver speeding and running a red light at North Williams and Alberta Street.

The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens on his 2011 Kawasaki Police Motorcycle and the Avalanche turned onto Webster quickly and pulled to the curb. As the officer pulled in behind the Avalanche, the driver placed the Avalanche in reverse and accelerated towards the officer.

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Salem-News.com (March 05,2014 14:10)

Study: Medical Marijuana Reduces Auto Accidents & Alcohol Use

Salem-News.com

The economists analyzed traffic fatalities nationwide, including the 13 states that legalized medical marijuana between 1990 and 2009.

(DENVER) -A study by the University of Colorado Denver and Montana State University shows that laws legalizing Medical Marijuana have resulted in a nearly 9 percent drop in traffic deaths and a 5 percent reduction in beer sales.

The study is the first to examine the relationship between the legalization of Medical Marijuana and traffic deaths.

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Salem-News.com (February 26,2014 19:19)

Joint News Release by OSP and Wilsonville Police re Stolen Motorcycle and Crash (VIDEO)

Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com

28-year old Jared Lee Hoffman of Lynnwood, Wa is also suspected of having left another stolen vehicle near the gas station.

(PORTLAND, OR) -A man is in custody after reportedly stealing a motorcycle while its owner was at a Wilsonville gas station.

The alleged thief and motorcycle were later being involved in a non-injury crash while attempting to elude police officers along Highway 99E near Gervais.

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Salem-News.com (February 26,2014 12:57)

Gas Prices: AAA`s Fuel Gauge Report - USA and Oregon

Salem-News.com

The rising national average is mirrored at the state level, where pump prices are universally moving higher.

(PORTLAND, OR) -Today’s national average price at the pump is $3.42 per gallon.

This price is six cents more expensive than one week ago and 13 cents more than one month ago; however national prices remain 36 cents per gallon less than the same date last year.

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Salem-News.com (February 26,2014 12:42)

President Obama Lays Out Vision for 21^st Century Transportation Infrastructure

Salem-News.com

The President will promote job growth in the transportation sector...

(WASHINGTON, DC) -On February 26^th, the President will speak at the historic Union Depot train station in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

He will launch a competition for $600 million in competitive transportation funding and outline his vision for investing in America’s infrastructure...

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Salem-News.com (February 20,2014 18:32)

Man Arrested After Attempt to Elude in SE Salem

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Troopers say they found a small amount of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone pills were also found in his clothing.

(SALEM) -A 35-year old Salem man was arrested early Thursday morning on multiple charges after reportedly attempting to elude state police troopers in SE Salem.

35-year old Anthony R. Segura was arrested, police say they found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car.

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Salem-News.com (February 18,2014 19:35)

Mustang Parade Needs Your Help to Break a World Record!

Salem-News.com

Organizers say the goal with the parade is to break two World Records: One for the most Mustangs in a parade and one for the most Fords in a parade.

(WOODBURN) -This year marks the 50th Anniversary of one of the greatest of all American cars, The Ford Mustang.

An exciting historic automotive milestone will celebrate the Mustang with an extraordinary one-of-a-kind event planned for the Pacific Northwest at the Woodburn Dragstrip...

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Salem-News.com (February 12,2014 23:44)

Salem Police Release More On Fatal Crash

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26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

(SALEM) -The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

Officers responded to the scene on Turner Rd SE, south of the intersection with Airway Dr. SE at approximately 6:17 pm.

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Salem-News.com (February 11,2014 21:52)

BBB Offers Tips to Drivers Affected by Oregon Storm

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In the wake of winter storms, be on the lookout for new potholes which can damage alignment or cause accidents.

(LAKE OSWEGO) -A late winter storm slammed the Pacific Northwest on Feb. 6, 2014, shutting down most of the region for several days and covering area roads with ice. Police, say nearly 600 accidents were reported across the state in the two days following the storm.

Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers tips to help drivers whose vehicles may have been affected.

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Salem-News.com (February 11,2014 21:42)

Adult, Child Killed in Salem Crash, 3 More Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries (VIDEO)

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Tragic head-on collision at Turner Rd SE and Airway Drive.

(SALEM) -UPDATED INFO: The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

The investigation revealed that a 1994 Ford Escort, driven by 28-year old Hannah Reitz of McMinnville, had been traveling northbound on Turner Rd when it crossed into the path of a southbound 1997 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 32-year old Jason McMurphy of Turner, and was struck head on.

There were two adults and three children in the Ford Escort at the time of the crash. A passenger in the Ford Escort, 26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

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