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Heavy traffic is seen at the base of a snowy Santiam Pass in Detroit, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Emergency warming shelters were opened throughout western Washington and Oregon as temperatures plunged into the teens and lower and forecasters said the arctic blast would last for several days.

‘So difficult’: Northwest cold forces some into shelters

Heavy traffic is seen at the base of a snowy Santiam Pass in Detroit, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Emergency warming shelters were opened throughout western Washington and Oregon as temperatures plunged into the teens and lower and forecasters said the arctic blast would last for several days.

December 28, 2021, 1:30pm Latest News Free

The Pacific Northwest and Sierra Nevada grappled Tuesday with another day of snow, ice and unseasonable cold that has disrupted traffic, caused closures and forced people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters. Read story

Kemper Aubrey of Vancouver pauses to enjoy a quiet moment away from the sledding hill while joining friends at a park in Felida's Ashley Heights neighborhood on Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021. The winter storm dropped between 1 and 2 inches of snow on the city.

Snow finally arrives in Vancouver

Kemper Aubrey of Vancouver pauses to enjoy a quiet moment away from the sledding hill while joining friends at a park in Felida's Ashley Heights neighborhood on Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021. The winter storm dropped between 1 and 2 inches of snow on the city.

December 28, 2021, 6:40am Clark County News Free

With about an inch of snow on the ground in Clark County on Tuesday morning, kids got busy building snowmen, throwing snowballs and racing down hills on sleds. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Cold weather remains this week before warmup Sunday

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

December 28, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Some of us enjoyed a white Christmas but most in our area did not but saw some snowflakes in the air. Snow covered most of Clark County the day after Christmas, so I’ll let you determine if we had an official white Christmas where you were. Read story

A snow plow travels down a street in Tenino, Wash. on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Several inches of snow fell overnight in the south sound area which made traveling a challenge on many parts of Thurston County.

Snow blasts California and freezes Pacific Northwest

A snow plow travels down a street in Tenino, Wash. on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Several inches of snow fell overnight in the south sound area which made traveling a challenge on many parts of Thurston County.

December 27, 2021, 1:31pm Latest News

Blowing snow in mountains of Northern California and Nevada closed key highways, while an arctic blast brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and unusually warm weather settled over parts of Texas and the Southeast. Read story

Cindy Steffen of Battle Ground keeps in step with her dog, Hato, 2, as they enjoy a brisk but scenic walk around their neighborhood Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2021. Forecasters predict the cold temperatures and chance of snow will stick around for most of the week.

Cold temps are in Clark County to stay

Cindy Steffen of Battle Ground keeps in step with her dog, Hato, 2, as they enjoy a brisk but scenic walk around their neighborhood Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2021. Forecasters predict the cold temperatures and chance of snow will stick around for most of the week.

December 27, 2021, 12:50pm Clark County News Free

Bundle up. The weather is not likely to get warmer any time soon. Read story

Noah Neighbor pushes his mountain bike up Kite Hill in the snow at Gas Works Park Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow is blanketing parts of the Pacific Northwest because of unusually cold temperatures. Seattle got between 3 and 5 inches of snow as of Sunday morning.

Snow turns to frigid temperatures in the Pacific Northwest

Noah Neighbor pushes his mountain bike up Kite Hill in the snow at Gas Works Park Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow is blanketing parts of the Pacific Northwest because of unusually cold temperatures. Seattle got between 3 and 5 inches of snow as of Sunday morning.

December 27, 2021, 11:05am Latest News

Emergency warming shelters were opened throughout western Washington and Oregon as temperatures plunged into the teens and forecasters said an arctic blast would last for several days. Read story

People enjoy Kite Hill in the snow at Gas Works Park Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow is blanketing parts of the Pacific Northwest because of unusually cold temperatures. Seattle got between 3 and 5 inches of snow as of Sunday morning.

Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California

People enjoy Kite Hill in the snow at Gas Works Park Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow is blanketing parts of the Pacific Northwest because of unusually cold temperatures. Seattle got between 3 and 5 inches of snow as of Sunday morning.

December 27, 2021, 11:01am Latest News

A major Christmas weekend storm caused whiteout conditions and closed key highways amid blowing snow in mountains of Northern California and Nevada, with forecasters warning that travel in the Sierra Nevada could be difficult for several days. Read story

This image from video provided by Caltrans District 3 shows a closed westbound I-80 on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The road from Colfax, Calif., to the Nevada state line was closed due to heavy snowfall.

Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California

This image from video provided by Caltrans District 3 shows a closed westbound I-80 on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The road from Colfax, Calif., to the Nevada state line was closed due to heavy snowfall.

December 27, 2021, 7:27am Nation & World

A major Christmas weekend storm caused whiteout conditions and closed key highways amid blowing snow in mountains of Northern California and Nevada, with forecasters warning that travel in the Sierra Nevada could be difficult for several days. Read story

A shopper heads into WinCo in east Vancouver on Sunday morning amid a dusting of snow.

Snow flurries, not snow banks

A shopper heads into WinCo in east Vancouver on Sunday morning amid a dusting of snow.

December 26, 2021, 7:13am Clark County News Free

The long anticipated snow arrived in the Vancouver area overnight, and more is forecast to fall throughout the day Sunday. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Several inches of snow likely for Clark County today

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

December 26, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

It wasn’t a white Christmas for most of us, but many saw snowflakes falling from the sky. Our friends in the foothills had a little on the ground at times, but with the showery nature, it was hit and miss. Read story