01/05/09
As of 12:45 Monday:
OR Hwy. 204 (Tollgate Hwy) between Elgin and Weston is now open to traffic with packed snow and icy condition.
Blowing snow and hazardous driving conditions continue to impact travel in some areas and travelers are advised to watch for snow drifts and drive with extreme caution, or postpone travel until conditions improve.
As of Noon Monday:
Interstate 84 is now open eastbound and westbound between Pendleton and Baker City.
OR Hwy. 237 between Union and North Powder (Pyles Canyon) is also open to traffic.
OR Hwy. 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) and OR Hwy. 237 between Island City and Cove remain closed. These highway sections are expected to open by early afternoon.
Blowing snow and hazardous driving conditions continue to impact travel in some areas and travelers are advised to watch for snow drifts and drive with extreme caution, or postpone travel until conditions improve.
For highway conditions updates visit www.TripCheck.com on the Web, or call the Oregon road conditions hotline: 5-1-1 or (800) 977-6368 inside Oregon. Outside Oregon call (503) 588-2941.
As of 11am:
Several state highways in north east Oregon remain closed due to high winds, blowing snow with limited visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
Interstate 84 is closed eastbound between Pendleton and Baker City and westbound between Baker City and La Grande. The westbound lanes between La Grande and Pendleton were open to traffic around 8:30 a.m.
OR Hwy. 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) between Weston and mile point 10 remains closed.
OR Hwy. 334 between Helix and Athena is closed.
OR Hwy. 237 between Island City and Cove is closed.
OR Hwy. 237 between Union and North Powder is closed.
OR Hwy. 37 and OR Hwy. 335 (Havana - Helix hwy.) in Umatilla County are now open, but with snow drifts. ODOT is advising chains for these highway sections.
Highway conditions will remain hazardous until the current storm passes. Please drive with extreme caution and postpone travel if possible.
For highway conditions updates visit www.TripCheck.com on the Web, or call the Oregon road conditions hotline: 5-1-1 or (800) 977-6368 inside Oregon. Outside Oregon call (503) 588-2941.
