Numerous morning crashes reported in the Portland Metro area against the freezing temperatures – kgw.com

Portland, Ore. – A number of catastrophes were reported in the Portland metro area during an early trip on Tuesday as the region saw frigid temperatures. One particular ice place was Fremont Bridge, where several catastrophes were reported.

While the valley remained mainly dry on Tuesday morning, the temperatures were about 32 degrees; Cold enough to freeze any water on surfaces and create smooth spots on some paths. Patchy Black Ice is a problem, according to KGW meteorologist, Rod Hill. Tuesday morning was the most strong that he was in Portland since the ongoing cold section began on Saturday, said Hill.

Highway crash 30 closed the right lane east in the Interstate 405 south. A nearby crash of the I-405 closed the right lane of the northern right of the Interstate 5 Rentchange. Both roads have reopened, according to Tripcheck.com. It is unclear if anyone was injured in these crashes.

The Portland Bureau said crews have put 8,250 gallons of liquid anticode on the streets overnight and warn drivers to slow down.

The icy conditions also influenced public transport. The Max Trimet orange line was interrupted due to the ice of the aboveground tel, the agency said that around 6:20 am buses serviced between Clinton Street/southeast 12 Avenue and Southeast Park Avenue. Trimet said riders should expect delays.

Many schools in northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington have slowed starting times on Tuesday due to winter weather. On the north coast of Oregon, the school areas of Astoria, Juel and Warnton-Hammond are closed.

Astoria police called on the drivers to slow down and give themselves extra time to travel and share a photo of their Facebook page showing a truck that seems to have crashed into a pillar.

Winter weather conditions were widespread in southern Oregon this week, crews with the Oregon Ministry of Transport, spent on Tuesday morning, clearing snow and ice from highways there. Some areas saw down trees and utilities on Monday.