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