There's a chance that a couple of inches of snow may reach the Willamette Valley floor Friday night into Saturday morning.
The City of Eugene is preparing for the inclement weather. They have a full crew, deicer, and snow plows ready to go.
Marion Suitor Barnes with the city’s Public Works Department said it’s a good idea for residents to prepare as well. That means stocking up on food and making sure they have medications and other supplies for a couple of days.
“Just get prepared to hunker down just in case,” said Barnes. “And, obviously, don’t travel if you don’t absolutely have to when there is snow on the road or ice on the road.”
The City of Springfield says it’s also prepared for the possibility of snow in the Willamette Valley.
The city says its equipment is in working order and staff will be on call to apply sand in the event of snow or freezing rain and remove downed trees from roadways.
The city asks residents to use caution when driving, slow down, and give extra space for other vehicles.
Colder later Friday, with temperatures staying below freezing through Sunday for many areas. And, even a chance of snow for most areas, even the coast. Becoming very winds in/near Columbia River Gorge later Friday. #wxwa #orwx pic.twitter.com/DJn64eXS5k
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) January 10, 2024
The City of Eugene has a map on its website that lists which roads are top priority for clearing of snow and ice.
Barnes said since the snowfall is expected on the weekend, the best way to reach Public Works will be via the Police non-emergency phone number: 541-682-5111.
For more information about the City’s storm response plan, go to the City’s inclement weather response web page.
Springfield residents can view the snow and ice priorities map at https://bit.ly/SnowIcePrioritiesMap.
Springfield has a list of places to warm up:
Springfield City Hall at 225 5th Street
Mondays: 8 am – 7 pm; closed on January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)
Tuesdays: 8 am – 7 pm
Wednesdays: 8 am – 6 pm
Thursdays: 8 am – 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturdays: 10 am – 3 pm
Sundays: Closed
Any changes will be posted the City’s website at springfield-or.gov.
Willamalane Park and Recreation District during open hours by facility:
- Bob Keefer Center at 250 S 32nd Street
Monday-Friday: 7 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 12 – 5 pm
- Splash! at Lively Park at 6100 Thurston Road
January Hours
Monday: 4:30 – 6:30 pm; waterpark swim will be open from 1 – 5 pm on January 15
Wednesday: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 1 – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm
- Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 215 W C Street
Monday-Friday: 8 am – 4 pm; closed on January 15 in observance of MLK Day
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
- Willamalane Park Swim Center at 1276 G Street
Monday-Friday: 6 am – 9 pm; closed on January 15 in observance of MLK Day
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Any changes will be posted to Willamalane’s website at willamalane.org/alerts.
For Egan Warming Centers activation go to svdp.us/services/shelter-assistance/egan-warming-centers/.
For Springfield Public Schools closure information go to springfield.k12.or.us.
For Springfield Utility Board outage information or to report an outage, go to subutil.com.
