Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with winter www.salem-news.com 2013 A fatal crash Saturday involving a snowmobile rider from Lebanon is under investigation by Linn County deputies. Sheriff Bruce Riley says the victim in the crash, George Elmer Eichner, 67, was wearing a helmet. The crash happened at approximately 4:00 p.m. Linn County 9-1-1 dispatch received a call reporting the crash was near Hoodoo Ski Bowl on the Santiam Pass. http://salem-news.com/articles/march232014/snowmobile-fatal.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march232014/snowmobile-fatal.php Sun, 23 Mar 2014 01:43:00 PDT Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies have been extremely busy over the last few days. Since the snow began to fall last Thursday, deputies responded to 210 weather related calls for service. These calls included 53 injury & non-injury motor vehicle crashes, 63 motorist assist calls, 76 traffic hazards, and numerous welfare checks, abandoned vehicles, agency and person assists http://salem-news.com/articles/february102014/linn-weather.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february102014/linn-weather.php Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:02:00 PST Current Salem emergency information is available on the City of Salem Emergency page. Up to one inch of rain is predicted through Wednesday with heavier rains possible later this week. Considering the amount of rain forecast and the combined melting snow, there is a possibility of lowland and street flooding later this week. http://salem-news.com/articles/february102014/salem-flooding.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february102014/salem-flooding.php Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:03:00 PST Pacific Power crews are entering their second night of battling the elements to restore electrical service to customers in the mid-Willamette Valley. More than 7,000 customers are without power in the area due to outages caused by snow and ice covered trees dropping on power lines. http://salem-news.com/articles/february082014/odot-crews.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february082014/odot-crews.php Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:53:00 PST Thursday was cold and dangerous in Oregon as snow swept through the Mid Willamette Valley, bringing residents of Oregon's capital city and surrounding areas a genuine winter wonderland. Inches accumulated quickly and our Photojournalist, Jerry Freeman, was out and about as usual capturing the sights and sounds of the day, and what a day it was. http://salem-news.com/articles/february072014/oregon-snow-jf.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february072014/oregon-snow-jf.php Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:36:00 PST 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. http://salem-news.com/articles/february062014/salem-snow.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february062014/salem-snow.php Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:37:00 PST Cold weather is projected to continue in the Salem area through the weekend. Residents are urged to use caution and allow extra time for traveling. Also, please check in with friends and neighbors who are elderly or may otherwise need support. The City of Salem has announced two locations available as warming centers until 9 p.m. through Friday, February 7, 2014. http://salem-news.com/articles/february042014/salem-warming.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february042014/salem-warming.php Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:21:00 PST This story is a good example of how ordinary people on the ground can cooperate locally to benefit their larger communities. It is this principle that can be applied almost anywhere in the world. It's the kind of idea that can expand and become unstoppable to make the world a better place. http://salem-news.com/articles/january052014/love-calgary-wl.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january052014/love-calgary-wl.php Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:12:00 PST During the last six days, nearly 7,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza strip, forced to evacuate their homes due to heavy rains from the winter storm, called Alexa, which caused floods and torrents of raging water through the streets. "Large swathes of northern Gaza are a disaster area with water as far as the eye can see." Mother Nature is not the only force causing havoc and chaos for Gaza. http://salem-news.com/articles/december182013/gaza-floodedbk.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december182013/gaza-floodedbk.php Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:35:00 PST Snowy weather since Wednesday December 11 — the most severe since 1878 — has further crippled daily life among the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank near Jerusalem. The central responsibility for the problems this has brought lies with the Israeli occupation, which conducts a policy of deliberate and calculated neglect when it comes to maintaining essential infrastructure. This is aimed at further pressuring our people to leave their homeland. http://salem-news.com/articles/december162013/gaza-pledge.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december162013/gaza-pledge.php Mon, 16 Dec 2013 02:14:00 PST It is snowing here in Palestine. My visitors from Gaza (a child being treated and his father) wish to go back to their family even though their wife tells us that they have no water and no electricity and that parts of the refugee camp that they live in is flooded (in Rafah). But we are all concerned for the even more precarious position of refugees from Syria (both Palestinian and Syrians who escaped the fighting and now live in tents in a snow blizzard). http://salem-news.com/articles/december122013/snow-subservience-mq.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december122013/snow-subservience-mq.php Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:21:00 PST In late 2012 and early 2013, many of you were part of a crucial project that helped many hundreds of people in Kabul, Afghanistan survive winter’s freezing temperatures. We’re writing to again invite your participation in “The Duvet Project,” which aims to make and deliver heavy wool-stuffed coverlets, (duvets), free of charge, to families in need of warmth as they face harsh winter weather. http://salem-news.com/articles/november292013/duvet-project.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november292013/duvet-project.php Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:45:00 PST The Pacific Northwest crew had been watching this storm develop under Japan for about 10 days and it was really geared up to send some monster surf their way. Veteran big-wave riders and 2011 Billabong XXL Nominee Eric Akiskalian and his tow partner Keith Galbraith were thinking this was going to be the swell where they could once again ride waves in the 60'-65' range... http://salem-news.com/articles/january312013/big-wave-addicts-ea.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january312013/big-wave-addicts-ea.php Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:46:00 PST The Winter Solstice arrived in Sacramento at 3:12 am this morning. This darkness outside my window was the longest night of the year. Western scholars often misinterpret the fires and lights that marked this night among our ancestors, claiming that they were so primitive as to fear that the sun might not come back... http://salem-news.com/articles/december222012/winter-solstice.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december222012/winter-solstice.php Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:50:00 PST AccuWeather.com reports since Nov. 27, a series of powerhouse storms have pummeled the Northwest. The storms have left behind flooded rivers, creeks and streams. Winds have knocked down trees and led to scattered power outages. There has even been the risk for avalanches and mudslides in higher elevations. http://salem-news.com/articles/december032012/nw-storms.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december032012/nw-storms.php Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:25:00 PST AccuWeather.com reports a barrage of storms from midweek into the weekend will deluge northern California with heavy rounds of rain. The first storm will arrive on Wednesday with breezy conditions and a brief round of rain. The rain may be enough to slow ground travel and delay flights for cities such as San Francisco and Sacramento. http://salem-news.com/articles/november282012/nor-cal-wx.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november282012/nor-cal-wx.php Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:54:00 PST After a modest round of wintry weather over the weekend, more snow, including a potentially historic winter storm will target the Pacific Northwest this week, with heavy accumulations expected, even in Seattle. In the Cascades of Washington and Oregon, snow will be measured in feet and along some western-facing slopes, it could take multiple yard sticks to total up the powder! http://salem-news.com/articles/january162012/seattle-wx-bd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january162012/seattle-wx-bd.php Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:01:00 PST Winter is often the worst time of year for very vulnerable displaced Afghan families. But once again, UNHCR and its partners are delivering winter supplies to help these families, whether returning refugees or internally displaced, face the freezing temperatures. As part of a coordinated response, together with Afghan authorities and other aid agencies, UNHCR will provide around 34,500 Afghan families – more than 200,000 individuals – with blankets, plastic sheets, fuel, and warm clothes such as sweaters, shawls, gloves, socks and waterproof shoes to stay warm and dry. http://salem-news.com/articles/december272011/unhcr-afghan-refugees.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december272011/unhcr-afghan-refugees.php Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:37:00 PST American made hats, scarves, blankets, backets, base lLayer underwear and extreme weather socks will help Occupy Wall Street to persevere through winter. The Firedoglake Membership Program, with 1500 members across the country, raised $50,000 to start a supply chain of union-manufactured goods that will help #OccupyWallStreet-inspired encampments in their communities survive through the winter. http://salem-news.com/articles/november032011/wall-st-winter.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november032011/wall-st-winter.php Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:25:00 PDT The snow started here at 3:00 p.m. EST and I went out to measure it at exactly 8:30pm EST and we have exactly 13 inches. That is over 2 inches an hour and on October 29th. At this rate, we'll be snowbound by 6:00 a.m. AccuWeather.com meteorologists are worried that many more could follow tonight. Temperatures dropping below freezing through tonight will allow the historic snowstorm to cover roadways throughout the Northeast much easier than during the daylight hours. http://salem-news.com/articles/october292011/nh-winter-wx-bc.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october292011/nh-winter-wx-bc.php Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:11:00 PDT Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two vehicle head-on crash Friday afternoon on Highway 229 about six miles north of Toledo. This crash happened on Highway 229 near milepost 26 when a driver lost control on an icy stretch after passing other vehicles, fishtailed and then traveled into the oncoming lane colliding head-on with an approaching car. http://salem-news.com/articles/february262011/toledo-mva.php http://salem-news.com/articles/february262011/toledo-mva.php Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:55:00 PST The IranAir-operated plane, with 105 passengers and crew on board, crashed near Lake Orumiyeh, the head of Iran's State Emergency Center said on Sunday. The American-made Boeing 727 took off from Tehran and was en route to Orumiyeh International Airport when the incident happened. http://salem-news.com/articles/january092011/iran-plane.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january092011/iran-plane.php Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:48:00 PST Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a head-on crash Monday morning that seriously injured at least four people and closed Highway 97 near La Pine for nearly four hours. OSP says Monday at approximately 9:07 a.m. a 2006 Ford pickup pulling an empty 20-foot horse trailer operated by a 40-year old female was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 169. http://salem-news.com/articles/december282010/lapine-mva.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december282010/lapine-mva.php Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:48:00 PST AccuWeather.com reports a relentless barrage of storms that has been pummeling California and the West with tremendous rain and snowfall since Friday will keep at it for one more day. The last storm in the series will plow onshore over California tonight into Wednesday, sending rainfall totals for this entire event ranging anywhere from 5 inches to 2 feet in central and southern parts of the state. http://salem-news.com/articles/december212010/weather-california.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december212010/weather-california.php Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:26:00 PST AccuWeather.com reports heavy rain and damaging winds plaguing the Southwest and Southeast are causing power outages that may take longer than usual to restore. According to Bloomberg, Quanta Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest electrical maintenance providers, said utilities have decreased maintenance spending by as much as 50 percent. http://salem-news.com/articles/january212010/cal_wx_2.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january212010/cal_wx_2.php Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:14:00 PST AccuWeather.com reports the last and strongest in the train of Pacific storms will unleash a new round of flooding rain, mudslides, feet of mountain snow, damaging winds and severe thunderstorms on California and the Southwest into Friday. It is an all out weather war being waged by the atmosphere on the Southwest. http://salem-news.com/articles/january212010/wx_cal.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january212010/wx_cal.php Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:37:00 PST As the magnitude of storms increases from the Pacific Ocean, the risk to lives and property will escalate into Friday over California and neighboring states. Not counting the latest storm bashing the Southwest Wednesday, one to two additional storms will slam ashore through Friday evening. The storms will continue to pack high winds, flooding rain, feet of snow in the higher elevations, massive waves and severe thunderstorms over the region during the period. http://salem-news.com/articles/january202010/cal_storm.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january202010/cal_storm.php Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:08:00 PST A 19-year old Boise, Idaho resident serving in the United States Coast Guard died late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 20 west of Burns. On December 29, 2009 at about 7:45 a.m. an Oregon Department of Transportation employee driving along Highway 20 near milepost 116 saw a crashed vehicle off the roadway. Upon checking the crashed vehicle it was discovered a deceased driver was still inside. http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/fatal_burns.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/fatal_burns.php Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:22:00 PST Closures and delays are pouring in right now from Portland and other parts of Oregon. We will keep a close eye on weather developments and update this information as we move through the night. Please heed all warnings and suggestions and take the time needed to get anywhere you may have to travel. Also, it is very important to let people know when and where you expect to arrive. http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/wx_closures.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/wx_closures.php Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:26:00 PST Today's surprise snowfall is creating hazardous driving conditions for Portland motorists all over the city, especially in the West Hills where the Portland Bureau of Transportation is responding to reports of slick streets. Major arterials are in pretty good condition, with snow melting as vehicles drive over it. Neighborhood sidestreets that are not getting as much traffic are more slick. http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/pdx_snow.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december292009/pdx_snow.php Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:14:00 PST