Karen Adams poses with a snow frog she created on Dec. 27, 2021, at her south Salem home on South Hertel Drive South near Browning Avenue. (George Adams photo)
A bit more snow could fall in areas of Salem Tuesday morning but the temperature had crawled above freezing to 34 as of 5 a.m.
Still, some institutions were taking no chances, announcing on Monday evening delays or limits on service for Tuesday.
No more than an inch was expected by mid-morning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, which forecast “a slow moderating temperature trend” starting Thursday.
“More guidance suggests the next storm system brings at least a shot of some brief snow followed by rising snow levels and most valley locations rising above freezing and thawing out Thursday afternoon,” forecasters said.
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Traffic cameras around Salem showed little to no snow early Tuesday. Those cameras and others around the state can be found on OREGON TRIP CHECK. Cherriots has not posted any service restrictions as of 5 a.m. Tuesday.
State offices except for appellate courts will operate normally on Tuesday.
Here’s what’s closed or opening late in the Salem area:
Salem-Keizer School District – All schools, district offices, and meal sites are closed.
Meals on Wheels, Center 50+: Meals on Wheels delivering meals, though delivery may be delayed. Marion County Search & Rescue assisting with meal delivery to cover for drivers who don’t feel comfortable driving in icy weather. Curbside pickup lunches at Center 50+ and south Salem site are closed.
Oregon Appellate Courts, Tax Court, State Court Office –Closed but operating remotely. Partially closed for the purpose of staffing public counters and filing documents. The closure has no impact to electronic filing systems, remote access to case records, or issuance of decisions.
Chemeketa Community College – Closed but operating remotely. Remote classes will be held and remote services will be available.
OCDC Headstart – In Marion County, all sites closed and staff operating remotely.
Family Building Blocks – Opening at noon.
Salem Academy – Childcare will open at 10am.
Capital Christian/Sonshine Daycare – Daycare is closed.
Community Action Head Start – Marion/Polk: All Head Start and Early Head Start sites are closed including Maple Head Start.
If you have a delayed start or closure to get out to the community, email Salem Reporter at [email protected].
A traffic camera captures the scene on the Center Street Bridge in downtown Salem early Tuesday, Dec. 28.
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