Oregon
Parts of Oregon and Southwest Washington wake up to snow and slush
Much of northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington saw snow overnight, at elevations as low as 500 feet.
Even below that, some parts of the Portland metro area saw a slushy mix on the roadway. Dozens of school districts throughout the region started on two-hour delays or put their buses on snow routes. Schools were closed in several districts in Columbia County in Oregon and Cowlitz County in Washington.
View a full list of area school closures here.
De-icing trucks work along Interstate 5 on the Sexton Mountain Pass in southern Oregon. Similar trucks and snow plows spent Tuesday night, Jan. 9, 2024, trying to keep Oregon’s roads safe for travelers out in the winter storm that hit the region. Blizzard warnings remain in effect in the Cascades across much of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Oregon Department of TR
Central Oregon woke up to several inches of low-elevation snow, and Bend-La Pine schools were closed for the day.
A blizzard warning is in effect for continued high winds and heavy snow in the Cascades. Elevations above 1,000 feet, including the mountain passes, are still under a winter storm warning. But outside of that, the National Weather Service says temperatures rose above freezing for much of the region early Wednesday morning, and any remaining snow should be gone by the afternoon.
Another winter weather system is moving in later this week that could bring snow to lower elevations including the Willamette Valley by Saturday morning.
Spokesperson Don Hamilton said Oregon Department of Transportation crews were on hand to clear roadways and help with snow impacts Wednesday morning, and will be on standby as unpredictable winter weather continues.
“We’ve got the plows and the salt and the gear and the sand, ready to face whatever’s coming,” he said. “This is a lot of bad weather coming, really all through this coming week.”
Our crews are out in force, but we’re already seeing the impacts of this storm, as well as folks unprepared/unchained when they could really use that traction on our mountain passes. Conditions will continue to degrade, and #blizzard alerts are still under effect around #Oregon. pic.twitter.com/8CGmV3SrEF
— OregonDOT (@OregonDOT) January 9, 2024
But he also asked drivers to be especially cautious.
“We want to make sure everybody is ready and is looking out for each other on the streets out there,” Hamilton said. “Watching the roads out there and making sure they know where they’re going, and to make sure that they are prepared for bad weather.”
Here’s how to prepare as extreme weather approaches the Willamette Valley
A winter storm rolled into Oregon and Southwest Washington Tuesday night, Jan. 9, 2024, bringing high winds and snow, and a blizzard warning in the Cascades. It also meant whiteout conditions in some parts of the state, including the Crater Lake area shown here.
Oregon Department of TR
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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