Snow likely throughout week

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Sandy residents woke up Tuesday to icy roads and a blanket of fresh snow and the possibility of more snowfall in the forecast throughout the remainder of the week.

While traffic was moving through Sandy with relative ease Tuesday morning, the icy conditions made travel dangerous on Highway 26. The highway between Gresham and Sandy was covered by packed snow and ice, and there were numerous spinouts and crashes. One full-sized pickup was off the road and laying on its side just east of Haley Road. Skid marks showed signs of another vehicle sliding off the road, through the ditch and into a group of trees, also in the vicinity of Haley Road.

Several other vehicles were off the road, and appeared to be abandoned. Traffic during the morning commute was moving on the highway between 25-35 mph.

The Oregon Trail School District canceled classes Tuesday.

The forecast predicts more snow may be on the way for Thursday, with a 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11 a.m. The high will rise to 40 degrees though, with the low for the day remaining at 32 with a 30 percent chance of precipitation.

Temperatures continue to increase into the weekend with highs remaining around 40 degrees, but additional snow showers to be expected. Snow is likely throughout Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures ranging from as low as 27 degrees to as high as 39 degrees.