On a rainy, and windy day, Feb. 15, a lineman for Salem Electric works to repair power lines damaged by a weekend ice storm. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Life in Salem is steadily returning to normal after a winter storm over the weekend covered the area in ice and snow, causing[Read More…]
Tag: WEATHER
Uncategorized Salem residents can drop debris at four city parks starting Wednesday
Downed trees and a makeshift barrier on 19th St. Southeast in Salem on Feb. 15 following an ice storm that left many homes without power (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) The lights are coming back on across the Salem area, but tens of thousands of local families remain without power, heat and[Read More…]
Despite damage caused by snow storm, Enchanted Forest still aims to open March 19
The kiddie train was among the rides and attractions at Enchanted Forest badly damaged by snow and ice storms. (Courtesy/Enchanted Forest) When snow and ice storms were included in last weekend’s forecast, Susan Vaslev worried about Enchanted Forest. Vaslev also recalled thinking how little could be done to protect the[Read More…]
Uncategorized With more outages overnight, many in Salem head into fourth day without power
On a rainy, and windy day, Feb. 15, a lineman for Salem Electric works to repair power lines damaged by a weekend ice storm. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Tens of thousands of Salem residents remain huddled in the dark with no clear timeline for power restoration three days after an ice[Read More…]
Utilities make progress, but thousands around Salem face another night without power
A Salem Electric crewman works to repair a power line in west Salem on Sunday, Feb. 14. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Salem and Marion County officials have declared states of emergency to deal with the damaging ice storm, urging people to stay home as power lines are fixed and roads are[Read More…]
A lot of Salem could stay dark until Tuesday, PGE forecasts
Crews work to clear a downed tree on Court Street in downtown Salem on Saturday, Feb. 13. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Salem continues to restore and recover after Friday night’s ice storm, but thousands are likely to remain without power through perhaps Tuesday. Utility workers and city and county workers were[Read More…]
Thousands waking up in Salem without power – but plenty of ice
Icicles dangle from a parking sign located appropriately on Southeast Winter Street on Friday, Feb. 12. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) NOTE: Share your photos or observations about the ice storm with Salem Reporter by email to [email protected]. Salem is waking up largely without power and encased in ice, but warming on[Read More…]
Widespread power outages, impassable roads likely as ice storm rolls into Salem Friday night
Ice accumulates on branches in north Salem on Feb. 12 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) People in the Salem area should prepare for widespread power outages as an ice storm is expected to hit the region Friday evening, potentially downing trees and making roads slick across the mid-Willamette Valley. Freezing rain is[Read More…]
Uncategorized Snow headed for Oregon Tuesday night
Snow is expected to dump in the Cascades Tuesday night. (Courtesy/Oregon Department of Transportation) It’s beginning to look like a white Thanksgiving for Oregon, and the National Weather Service is urging holiday drivers to plan accordingly. Snow is expected to hit the Willamette Valley Tuesday night along with rain and[Read More…]
Uncategorized Temperatures expected to soar Wednesday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s Wednesday. It’s going to be a hot one today. The National Weather Service is predicting highs from 92 to 102 degrees. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the region[Read More…]
