Snow, ice and freezing rain are likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley.

Snow and freezing rain is likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley.

Power outages appeared increasingly likely, with officials around Eugene issuing a variety of warnings as they geared up for potential disruptions.

The combination of cool temperatures and showery weather has meant Willamette Valley snow is possible at lower elevations throughout this week.

In case you needed another reason to stay home Thursday, the ongoing snowstorm is slowing traffic along major highways in the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck map estimates that areas could see delays of 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the route.

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for the Willamette Valley through early Friday. Follow our live updates.