Despite Wednesday’s storm and low overnight temperatures, Clark County is seeing a quiet morning commute today.
Troopers have been checking on abandoned vehicles throughout the morning, but there have been no major incidents so far, Washington State Patrol Spokesman Will Finn said.
A line of tractor trailers have stopped along the southbound interstates to put on chains, which are required for vehicles over 10,000 pounds, Finn said. The biggest concern, he added, is making sure motorists are traveling slowly by the tractor trailers
On the Oregon side of those highways, traffic is 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.