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Slides and Unstable Snowpack Keep U.S. 20 at Santiam Pass Closed

ODOT advises motorists to avoid traveling through the Cascade passes today because of expectations of heavy snowfall. Other conditional closures are possible if conditions worsen.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - U.S. 20 will remain closed from milepost 75 to milepost 80 for most of the day because of the snow slides that occurred at about 6:30 AM. In addition, there is a high probability of more slides from slopes above the highway due to the unstable snowpack coupled with blizzard conditions and high wind gusts.

ODOT crews with snow blowers and snow plows are removing the slide debris that came down this morning, but it is snowing so hard that as soon as crews clear a lane, it quickly becomes snowed over again.

Man Seriously Injured in Crash with Commercial Trucks

Neither commercial driver was injured.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - A Klamath Falls-area man was seriously injured and his 6-year old daughter received minor injuries Wednesday night when their pickup was struck by two commercial trucks on Highway 97 in Klamath Falls.

Following over two hours of extrication efforts by firefighters, the seriously injured man was removed from his pickup.

Slides Close Oregon Highway 20

Transportation officials say motorists are advised to avoid traveling through the Cascade passes today because of expectations of heavy snowfall.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say Highway 20 is closed between Camp Sherman and Detroit due to slides in Santiam Pass area near mileposts 78 and 80. It is reported that the length of the closure is unknown at this time.

Oregon Highways Closed Due to Blowing Snow, Crashes

Motorists are advised to stay home if possible as other highway sections may be impacted by the storm.

(HEPPNER, Ore. ) - U.S. Highway 395 is closed south of Pilot Rock between Nye Junction near mile point 23 and Ukiah Junction near mile point 50.

Blowing snow is limiting visibility to near zero in some areas. A crashed vehicle is also blocking the roadway. Oregon Highway 207 is also closed west of Heppner between mile points 80 and 82.

Snow Advisory for Willamette Valley in Effect Through Tonight

Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible through this evening, with heavier amounts expected over 1000 feet.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A Snow Advisory is in effect for the mid-Willamette Valley until 10:00 PM this evening.

According to the National Weather Service in Portland, the latest storm system will move over Oregon today and tonight.

There will be a short period of time with rain mixed with snow on the valley floor through daybreak. The snow level will then rise to near 1000 feet later this morning before falling back to 500 feet later today and tonight.

Oregon, SW Washington School Closures and Delays

All Salem-Keizer schools are running on-time today.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Here are the latest Oregon and SW Washington school closures and delays that have come into the Salem-News.com newsrooom. This list will be updated as new information comes in.

Marion Co. Schools • North Santiam Sch. Dist. (Stayton) - Routes 14, 37, and 39 are on snow routes • Silver Falls Sch. Dist. - All schools open on time except Silver Crest closed. No bus service in Silver Crest; all other buses on snow rts.

Polk Co. Schools • Dallas Sch. Dist. - 2 hours late, no am kind, buses on Level 1 snow routes • Falls City Sch. Dist. - 2 hrs late, no AM kind • Perrydale Sch. Dist. - 2 hrs late, no AM kind • Community Action Head Start of Marion & Polk Cos. - Dallas site - no morning class • Falls City Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late, no AM kind, buses on snow rts

Oregon School Closures and Delays for Monday

The Salem-Keizer School District and Portland Public Schools have not yet announced any closures or delays.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Here are the latest Oregon and SW Washington school closures and delays for Monday that have come into the Salem-News.com newsroom. Stay with Salem-News.com for all the latest school closures and delays throughout the night, and early Monday morning.

Columbia Gorge Schools • Hood River Co. Sch. Dist. - No classes; teachers report for grading day. • Skamania Sch. Dist. #2 - CLOSED

Lane Co. Schools • Crow-Applegate-Lorane - CLOSED • Lowell - CLOSED • South Lane - South Lane Schools CLOSED

Sisters Man Arrested for Attempting to Elude Police

The driver was arrested on charges of Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle, Reckless Driving, 3 counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person and DUII.

(SISTERS, Ore.) - A Sisters-area man was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges after police say he tried to elude an Oregon State Police trooper on Highway 20. The man was taken into custody after a Black Butte Ranch police office successfully deployed spike strips.

It apparently began at approximately 1:37 AM when OSP Trooper Sean Belding was at the scene of an abandoned motorhome on Highway 20 near milepost 83 preparing to have it towed as a hazard when a green 1995 Toyota Previa van drove past westbound.

Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Willamette Valley (VIDEO)

Weather experts say that during these conditions, you should only drive if it is absolutely necessary and also remember to bring a flashlight, food, water and even extra dry clothes and a blanket for maximum preparation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Heavy Snow Warning has been issued for the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Snow began falling in downtown Salem a little after 3:00 PM. The National Weather Service heavy snow warning will remain in effect until 4:00 PM Monday.

Today's rain and snow is expected to increase tonight and Monday. Today the snow level is close to 500 feet and it is expected to reach the valley floor tonight and Monday.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash West of Rainier

Highway 30 was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated.

(RANIER, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Highway 30 about one mile west of Rainier that led to the death of one person and serious to critical injuries of three others. Troopers on scene say the victim's name and passenger's name are withheld at this time pending next of kin notification.