Snowstorm updates and open thread
Update and open thread on the crazy snowy conditions out there.
Riding in the Snow
Portland has had its share of snow over the years… And it doesn’t stop people from biking. Check out the coverage of past storms and snow commutes below
Snow Day ride report: Friday, February 7th (Photos)
An update and more photos of the big (for Portland anyways) snowstorm.
Riders brave severe winter storm (Photos)
The worst storm in years made for some interesting — and challenging — riding today. Check out our photo gallery to relive the experience or see what you missed.
Snowy cycling in Portland! (photos)
A snow cycling photo gallery and some thoughts on riding in the white stuff. Add your experiences of our first snow day in quite some time.
A late-night rendezvous with snow-filled streets
It didn’t stick around long, but it sure was pretty. (Photos taken in North Portland near Rosa Parks Way and Interstate Ave.)
Forecast calls for snow: Prepare yourself!
The City of Portland has issued a winter travel advisory due to a cold front on its way late this weekend. The forecast calls for “snow showers” starting on Sunday. If it comes to pass, things could get interesting out on the roads. If you’ve haven’t already, now would be a good time to think … Read more
Riding through the storm: Photos, tips, links, and inspiration
A scene on SE Madison in January 2009.(Photos © J. Maus) There’s snow in the forecast! Weather pros think is very likely to begin tonight (just before the evening commute). With that in mind, I wanted to remind folks that using a bicycle when it’s snowing or when snow is on the roads is a … Read more
Open thread for riding conditions (12/30)
A few snow riders in Southeast Portland last night.(Photo: Adams Carroll) It’s the morning after an unexpected snow storm that blanketed the City last night. In The Oregonian this morning, ODOT says the streets of Portland are “clear and passable” (that’s not the case in my neighborhood!). PBOT issued a weather advisory at 6:00 am … Read more
Newswire: Weather advisory from PBOT
CITY STREETS THAWING BUT STILL SLICK AND SLUSHY Posted: December 30th, 2009 5:59 AM (Portland, OR) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation is reporting that yesterday’s surprise snowstorm still has city streets slick and under cover of slush. Major arterials are in good condition, but many neighborhood residential streets are still hazardous this morning. The … Read more
Worst commute in 20 years?! Not if you were on a bike
Ridin’ along, peaceful and calm.(Photos © J. Maus) Excuse me while I gloat… KGW-TV (Portland’s NBC affiliate) traffic reporter Michael Convery said this afternoon’s surprise snowstorm is the worst he’s seen in his nearly 20-year career in the Portland region. In a report tonight, he shared tales of a 25 mile backup on I-5 south … Read more
Winter weather snow-pen thread — Updated
Traffic on I-5 through North Portland was not moving at around 4:30.– Photo Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus)
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