Snow Watch Update: Salem-Keizer Schools Two Hours Late Wednesday

Police urge drivers to use extreme caution this morning due to slick roadways throughout the mid-valley.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - Light snow began falling this morning just after 4:00 AM in the Salem-area.

As of 7:00 AM the snow had stopped falling.

Police are reporting that Highway 22 and 18 in the Willamette Valley are very slick this morning and drivers should use extreme caution.

A Snow Advisory is in effect for the Willamette Valley until 6:00 PM tonight.

The National Weather Service says snow showers will increase this morning.

One to two inches are expected, and the snow showers are expected to taper off later today.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause primary travel difficulties.

Be Prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities.

Current School Delays and Closure Information:

Clackamas Co. Schools:

Colton Sch. Dist.: Closed Molalla River Sch. Dist.: Molalla River Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late, no AM kind, all buses on snow rts.

Marion, Polk & Yamhill Co. Schools:

Salem-Keizer: 2 hrs late, no AM kind. Salem Catholic Schools: 2 hrs late. Willamette Christian School (Turner): 2 hrs. late, no AM kind., no before school care. Dayton Sch. Dist.: Route 4 bus on snow route. Silver Falls Sch. Dist.: Victor Point, Silver Crest and Scotts Mills schools closed. No high school bus service in those areas. All other schools 2 hour delay, no AM kindergarten, buses on snow rts. McMinnville Sch. Dist.: Peavine & Highheaven on snow routes. Dallas Sch. Dist.: Pioneer, Oakdale, Reuben Boise, Fir Grove on Snow Routes. Newberg Sch. Dist.: All buses on snow routes. Yamhill-Carlton Sch. Dist.: All A.M. buses except routes 4-5-6 on snow routes. Silverton Christian: 2 hrs late. Sheridan Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late. Willamina Sch. Dist.: Buses on snow rts. Amity Sch. Dist.: Buses 1, 3, 6 on Snow Routes Community Action Head Start of Marion & Polk Cos.: No morning classes - Salem, Woodburn, Dallas, Independence, Stayton. 2 hour delay at full day full year sites. North Santiam Sch. Dist. (Stayton): Buses on snow rts. Livingstone Adventist Acad.: 2 hrs late. Willamette ESD: See our website at www.wesd.org for preschool closures. All other programs are on schedule.

Multnomah Co. Schools:

Portland Sch. Dist.: Four schools will be CLOSED today: Ainsworth, Forest Park, Skyline elementary schools, East/West Sylvan Middle School. No school bus transportation to Lincoln High. All other schools remain on two-hour delay; ALL DAY: BUSES ON SNOW ROUTES; NO BEFORE-SCHOOL CHILDCARE DROP-OFF; Extended day transportation is canceled when snow routes are called.

Multnomah Co. Circuit Court: Circuit Court regular business hours; new jurors report at 10 AM.

Washington Co. Schools:

Banks Sch. Dist.: Limited runs on routes 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, and 112. Snow routes on 106 and 114.

Beaverton Sch. Dist.: Open on time; buses on snow routes.

Tigard-Tualatin Sch. Dist.: Snow Routes - AM only.

Sherwood Sch. Dist.: All schools open on time; Buses 3,and 8 on snow routes on snow routes.

Columbia Co. Schools:

Clatskanie Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late. No AM KG. No early release. Rts 1,4,5,6,8,14, & 15 on snow routes. Rt 7 no Cedar Grove. Rt 8 - no bus past Trotter Rd.

Vernonia Sch. Dist.: Closed

Rainier Sch. Dist.: Closed

Scappoose Sch. Dist.: Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 on snow routes.

St. Helens Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late, no AM kind, buses on snow rts

No. Ore. Coast Schools:

Jewell Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late.

Lincoln Co. Sch. Dist.: Lincoln County: Snow routes for N25 and N31 in Lincoln City.