A severe winter storm has impacted the Portland metro area, causing widespread disruptions including road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations. Authorities advise residents to avoid travel as conditions are expected to improve by Friday afternoon.
Portland faced a last bout of winter weather with freezing rain turning to snow, affecting the morning commute. Warmer weather and rain are expected to follow, melting remaining snow and ice.
Severe winter weather has prompted ice storm warnings in Ohio and Oregon, with significant impacts expected. Northeast Ohio faces sleet and freezing rain, while Oregon anticipates additional snow and ice accumulations, making travel hazardous.
A significant winter storm is expected to impact New Jersey this weekend, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Winter weather alerts have been issued across nearly the entire state, with concerns about dangerous icy road conditions.
An Ice Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for parts of Western Pennsylvania, with significant icing expected to impact travel and power infrastructure. The warning is in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning, affecting areas including the ridges of Fayette and Westmoreland counties, eastern Indiana County, and the Laurel Highlands.