MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — It’s the first of May, and the last snow survey of the season is completed, confirming what many people thought: this was an extra dry spring. The snow survey site at the 6,000 foot level of Mt. Ashland recorded about a ten inch snow depth on Tuesday, but snow surveyor USFS … Continue reading »
Oregon Trails: Snow Go
MEDFORD, Ore. – This is the season for snowy weather around our area, and thanks to the efforts of state, county and city crews, getting around is not as tough as it was a few generations ago. It’s also thanks to the creative genius of a couple Southern Oregon men that navigating on or off … Continue reading »
Winter Weather Keeps ODOT Crews Busy
NEAR ASHLAND, Ore. — As snow fell on I -5 Saturday morning near the border of Oregon and California, workers with the Oregon Department of Transportation were in full force making sure the roads were safe and clear for drivers. “We’ve started pre-treating for the last couple days. In anticipation with these storms coming in,” … Continue reading »
Early Snow In Parts of Oregon
WILLAMETTE, Ore. — Parts of the Northwest look like a winter wonderland and we haven’t even gotten to Halloween yet. An arctic blast dumped about four inches of snow across the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. Ski resorts in Willamette were covered in the white stuff, but not enough for the resorts to open for the … Continue reading »
