SOUTHERN OREGON, —Multnomah County officials have declared a state of emergency, ahead of an ice storm that’s set to hit the Portland metro area this week. With this severe Winter weather in our region and millions hitting the roads this ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — It’s important to prepare now in case you get stranded in your car during a winter storm or in your home in the case of a weather-related disaster. If you have to go out ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, —With the winter driving conditions, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its seen several crashes, and spin-outs affecting the flow of traffic. Southbound I-5 crashes are now clear, after one involved two down motorcycles. Northbound traffic was also ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Over the weekend Oregon Dept. of Transportation was busy keeping the roadway safe. The agency said it’s continuing to do so, especially in higher elevations. An ODOT spokesperson told NBC5 News drivers could see anything from slush ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Road crews were out much of the day Tuesday making sure everyone got home safe. The quick change from rain to snow took some drivers by surprise. “[My uncle] was like yeah, you’ll want to pick ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – In the aftermath of a recent storm that brought high winds and mountain snow to southern Oregon, officials are reminding travelers to not rely solely on GPS directions. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said during and after ...
YREKA, Cal. — Plows, salt and cinder. Road crews are all hands on deck preparing for this weekend’s storm. This storm is expected to bring more snow to the Rogue Valley than we’ve seen this winter and even more in ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — The weather was making for dangerous driving conditions across multiple areas Monday. The snow showers might settle down, but drivers could feel the aftermath well into the night on the roads. “We lost traction, tried to get ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Tire chains. Something we all know about and have to have, but might not know how to put on. “Do em before you need ’em, obviously,” said Brett Anderson of Les Schwab Tires in Medford. “When you ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — 1.4 million Oregonians will travel over the holiday, that’s according to the American Automobile Association. AAA says Thursday is the busiest day of the year to travel, but that didn’t stop travelers in Medford. “I said uh… Houston, ...