PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Light snow that arrived with a cold front in Western Oregon was enough to close schools and slow the commute in the Portland metro area as forecasters predicted the late winter dusting would last only about a day.
The National Weather Service said about an inch of snow was expected Thursday as temperatures hovered just above freezing in most areas, but highway officials warned motorists to slow down and beware of icy spots.
Portland television stations reported a relatively light commute with most of the main highways and streets clear, and a lower volume of traffic than usual.
Temperatures were expected to dip into the teens on Friday before warming up to lows above freezing by the weekend with sunny skies expected.
