Snow and ice continues to affect motorists as the stagnant temperatures refused to help thaw the snow and ice on the roadways.
C-Tran announced this afternoon that its express will only serve MAX railheads. Routes 105, 134 and 199 will serve Delta Park; Route 164 will serve Parkrose. Routes 157, 177 and 190 are canceled. * Routes 2, 6, 9, 19 and 32 remain on snow routes. * C-Van is providing only medically necessary trips until conditions improve. * The Camas Connector is operating again.
Despite Wednesday’s storm and low overnight temperatures, Clark County saw a quiet morning commute today.
Troopers checked on abandoned vehicles throughout the morning, but reported no major, Washington State Patrol Spokesman Will Finn said.
Morning commuters saw a line of tractor trailers have stopped along the southbound interstates to put on chains, which are required for vehicles over 10,000 pounds in the Portland area, Finn said. The biggest concern, he added, is making sure motorists are traveling slowly and safely in those areas.
On the Oregon side of those highways, traffic was moving a little slower, with Portland area roadways reportedly littered with abandoned cars.
Road conditions vary from snow-packed to cleared across Clark County, but crews have been using about two dozen pieces of equipment to treat the roads since about 5:15 a.m. today, according to Clark County Public Works.
The agency said that crews will provide whatever response is needed, including spraying deicer
Law enforcement agencies have responded to spin-outs throughout the morning, but no reports yet of major problems or injury collisions.
Traffic officials said that even though traffic may be light, they ask motorists to drive for the conditions, allowing extra time and space between you and other motorists.
While no snow is in the forecast for the next few days, don’t expect the snow to thaw much naturally. Temperatures today are a high of 33 degrees and lows of about 24 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday’s forecast calls for more of the same with a high of 32 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.
