The latest forecast for Salem from the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Salem is gearing up its “snow and ice response staff” from the Public Works Department to prepare for freezing rain forecasted for Salem Thursday night and through the weekend.
“City snow plows and sanding equipment have been tested and are ready for use,” the city said in a news release.
Up-to-date information on Salem road conditions, street condition web cameras, and emergency closures can be found on the City’s Current Road Conditions Map.
The city is urging people to use extra caution is they must drive, because there’s a potential for falling trees and power outages.
People can report road concerns to the 24-hour Public Works Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311.
-Saphara Harrell
