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After wind, snow may reach valley
The Daily Barometer
Issue date: 2/28/07 Section: News
UPDATE: The snow advisory has been canceled as of Wednesday afternoon.
As of late Tuesday, a snow advisory was in effect for the central and south Willamette Valley from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported.
The advisory said showers would increase Tuesday night, with the snow level moving form 1,000 feet to 500 feet overnight and into today.
Above the snow level, the advisory said 1 or 2 inches of accumulation is expected, with little or no accumulation on the valley floor. Showers were expected to begin decreasing Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Snow advisories mean periods of snow are expected to cause travel difficulties, the National Weather Service said. The advisory said motorists should use caution and prepare for snow covered roads and limited visibility.
On Tuesday, the weather service issued a wind advisory which expired late in the afternoon. Wind was responsible for a downed tree on Highway 99 West near Benton County's border with Lane County, officials said. The highway was closed for a short time.
In an e-mail sent to the campus community Tuesday, the university said high winds were affecting power in various campus buildings. It was unclear which buildings were affected and to what extent.
The university said no danger was expected on the campus because of the wind. However, the e-mail advised that precautions should be taken for computer-based work, sensitive materials or research that could be affected by power outages.
As of late Tuesday, a snow advisory was in effect for the central and south Willamette Valley from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported.
The advisory said showers would increase Tuesday night, with the snow level moving form 1,000 feet to 500 feet overnight and into today.
Above the snow level, the advisory said 1 or 2 inches of accumulation is expected, with little or no accumulation on the valley floor. Showers were expected to begin decreasing Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Snow advisories mean periods of snow are expected to cause travel difficulties, the National Weather Service said. The advisory said motorists should use caution and prepare for snow covered roads and limited visibility.
On Tuesday, the weather service issued a wind advisory which expired late in the afternoon. Wind was responsible for a downed tree on Highway 99 West near Benton County's border with Lane County, officials said. The highway was closed for a short time.
In an e-mail sent to the campus community Tuesday, the university said high winds were affecting power in various campus buildings. It was unclear which buildings were affected and to what extent.
The university said no danger was expected on the campus because of the wind. However, the e-mail advised that precautions should be taken for computer-based work, sensitive materials or research that could be affected by power outages.
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