The National Weather Service issued an updated ice storm warning for the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Central Oregon Coast Range, West Central Willamette Valley, East Central Willamette Valley, Benton County Lowlands, Linn County Lowlands, and Lane County Lowlands on Thursday at 3:56 p.m., which will remain in effect until Friday at 4 a.m.
“Notable frosting. The meteorological service predicts that total ice accumulations will be between one and three tenths of an inch. This afternoon, the precipitation will change to mostly freezing rain. There will be an impact on the Thursday night commute. Power disruptions may occur due to regions experiencing freezing rain.
“Roads will probably get slippery and dangerous, especially bridges and overpasses. Widespread and protracted power outages might result from significant ice buildup on power lines and tree limbs, the weather service warns. “Unless there is an emergency, travel is strongly discouraged. You are risking your life if you leave the protection of inside. It will be slippery and icy to walk on. If you must venture outside, proceed with additional caution.”
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