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Tornado Touches Down in Oregon`s Willamette Valley

There were no serious injuries from what was probably an F-1 storm; officials say it might not be over.

(AUMSVILLE, Ore.) - Aumsville residents are shaken and their town is partly destroyed. A tornado touched down here and may continue to cause problems in western Oregon today.

Damage to buildings in Aumsville is extensive.

Portland Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire in SW Portland in Freezing Conditions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland firefighters responded to reports of fire coming from the rear of a single-family residence located in the 5500 block SW Idaho St. at 6:37 am.

Firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes later at 6:43 am. Crews encountered heavy fire coming from the front and rear of the structure. Less than one minute after firefighters arrived and began pulling hose lines, a flashover occurred on the main floor of the structure.

Oregon Weather Outlook - Cold

(SALEM, Ore.) - Highs are not expected or go back above freezing until Wednesday, moderate winds with little or no snow accumulation. Numerous winter weather advisories in effect across Oregon.

Minor Injury Crash Involving ODOT Snowplow - Highway 22 / Santiam Pass

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of many traffic crashes on Santiam Pass illustrates the hazardous winter conditions present Monday and is a reminder to be watchful for ODOT equipment trying to keep the highways opened for travel.

Colder Weather Early This Week for Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon

The Coast Range and Foothills may see 3 to 6 Inches of New Snow With 6 to 12 Inches in the Cascades

(SALEM, Ore.) - Colder weather early this week for southwest Washington and northwest Oregon with the potential for snow at the valley floor.

Another system will drop south out of British Columbia today bringing snow to the coast range foothills and Cascades this afternoon and tonight.

Coldest Weather of the Season This Weekend

(SALEM, Ore.) - The coldest weather of the season is expected this weekend and into early next week in the interior valleys of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon and in the western Columbia River Gorge a low pressure system will linger near the coast through the weekend.

This system will draw cold air from the interior to bring the coldest air of the season to the interior valleys and the western columbia river gorge. Snowfall will generally be limited to areas above 1500 feet through the weekend. however areas in the Columbia River Gorge could see snow levels fall to near the surface.

Icy Road Conditions Factor in Friday Morning Minor Injury Crashes North of Colton

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two Friday morning traffic crashes on Highway 211 north of Colton are a reminder that winter weather conditions can unexpectedly make driving dangerous. Oregon State Police (OSP) and ODOT continue to urge drivers to be prepared and drive cautiously.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Jason Lindland, on November 19, 2010 at approximately 8:00 a.m. a 2010 Ford F250 pickup driven by Fidel Montes Hernandez, age 23, from Mt. Angel, was traveling eastbound on Highway 211 near milepost 25 rounding a curve when he lost control on black ice. The pickup rolled and came to rest on its side.

Winter Weather Triggers Home Fires: Simple Steps Prevent Unnecessary Fires, Injuries, and Deaths

(Portland, Oregon) - Portland Office of Emergency Management and Portland Fire & Rescue urge all residents to take a few minutes to this week to make sure the heating source for their home is working properly.

The first blast of winter weather to hit the metro area usually triggers home fires caused by a heating source, making it the second leading cause of home fires.

Winter Driving on Forest Service Roads

(Springfield, Ore.) - Visitors to the Willamette National Forest will encounter a wide range of driving conditions from now through the end of winter.

Many roads, especially those in higher elevations, have already become impassable due to ice and snow.

Climate Refugees and 21st Century Migration

Representatives from numerous NGO's brainstormed solutions to the myriad problems confronting the world's more than 200 million international migrants.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - Are people who move because of climate change and/or extreme weather events migrants or refugees? Do older methods of farming and home-building hold key answers to the environmental challenges of the 21st century?

These were among the questions addressed by international delegates meeting this week for the 4th Global Forum on Migration and Development in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.