Posted
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Washington County crews have already started preparing for the wintry weather predicted to begin tomorrow morning. They have been applying anti-icing material to arterial roadways and known trouble spots. Starting at 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning, additional crews will be ready at a moments notice to respond to any type of wintry weather that decides to roll in.
The National Weather Service is calling for snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches in areas and a quarter of an inch of ice possibly later in the afternoon and evening Thursday. Snow and ice together with brisk winds will make the Thursday morning and evening commutes very difficult.
In the event of snow tomorrow, crews will focus on clearing the major roads that serve emergency response vehicles and transit. County crews do not plow neighborhood streets.
Stay informed on the latest forecasts and warnings by visiting the National Weather Service's website.
For current Washington County road alerts, follow @WashCoRoads on Twitter.
Here are some tips for a cold weather commute:
- Washington County's Winter Weather Safety Topics
- ODOT's Winter Driving Guide(Link is external) (Winter Driving Guide - Spanish(Link is external))
- ODOT's TripCheck – Know before you go
To request help or report a road hazard:
- Life-threatening - emergency response - call 9-1-1
- Report a road hazard - after hours - non-emergency response - 503-629-0111
- Report a road hazard - during business hours M-F 8am-5pm - 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) or wc-roads@washingtoncountyor.gov
- Online form to request a non-emergency road service (monitored M-F 8am-5pm)
Additional information on Washington County's Winter Response efforts:
- Winter Road Operations overview(Link is external)
- County Road Snow Plow Route map(Link is external)
- County Road Ice Control map(Link is external)
Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining a great transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.
Media Contact:
Kim Haughn, Public Information Officer(503) 846-7822
lutproj@washingtoncountyor.gov