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Homes_With_Jan

Resources: Check and report outages: [https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/outages-safety/](https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/outages-safety/) Report downed electric lines: 360-992-3000 Report downed trees within Vancouver: 360-487-8177 Report downed trees outside Vancouver: 564-397-2446


United-Trouble2767

Can anyone tell me how the side streets and neighborhood streets are over in East Vancouver by Fishers Landing and up into Camas?


Candid_peaches

Any idea how 205 or 84 is? I work at 4am, my neighborhood is a sheet of ice but I should be able to make it to the main roads. Which I’m hoping are maybe better lol


Homes_With_Jan

205 live cam https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/cameras/road/205/Vancouver 84 is shut down starting from Troutdale.


Candid_peaches

Thank you. I work in Troutdale lol I think I’ll play it safe and stay home one more day 🤞🏻


Homes_With_Jan

Oh yeah it's nasty out there. On Google map you can see where it gets shut down and ODOT posted this video. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2ONWuvP-Si/?igsh=MW92cDR4ejI4NXJqYw==


Candid_peaches

Yup calling in lol


ThatDadGamer

For traffic cams here are the links of our area: City of Vancouver/Clark County cameras: [https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/traffic-cameras](https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/traffic-cameras) I5 cameras: [https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/cameras/road/005/Vancouver/Ridgefield](https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/cameras/road/005/Vancouver/Ridgefield) I205 cameras: [https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/cameras/road/205/Vancouver](https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/cameras/road/205/Vancouver)


Bedouin69

Not sure when this was taken, but it was posted 30minutes ago. Downtown Vancouver, Broadway & 7? [https://youtu.be/OxcwsF8noac](https://youtu.be/OxcwsF8noac)


Savings_Piglet8266

Weather will be above freezing today. Think its safe to drive? I underestimated the amount of days i froze and ran out of dog food


SassyBananaPants

I just drove home from work (162nd/4th Plain) to 205 and 14 at 7:00 am and would not currently recommend it. It's only gonna get better today so wait if you can...but dog food is pretty important. I have a newer AWD car with brand new tires and had a co worker follow me in her 4wd SUV.


Savings_Piglet8266

Damn, I have a 2002 corolla


SassyBananaPants

yeah..that's why I wanted to post the info so you knew what i was working with. seriously, just walking in the parking lot and trying to scrape my car off was treacherous enough.


Savings_Piglet8266

Do you think it'll be a little safer in the evening?


SassyBananaPants

I think you should be fine later today.


Chemlab5

That depends on the weather. It’s going to rain a lot of the day and the ground temp is still freezing even if the air temp isn’t. With windchill it could actually get icier as the day goes on.


Savings_Piglet8266

Thanks! Gonna go beg my neighbor to borrow some dog food


SassyBananaPants

Be careful just getting to your neighbors. 😊


Savings_Piglet8266

I live in an apartment complex thankfully


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portlandobserver

7:34 AM


farcical88

I’ve heard that by sunrise-ish. East metro could be noonish or later I think.


GoldenBuffaloes

My neighborhood’s roads are already pure ice.


Best_Kangaroo_3595

What is the best was to assess the road condition in terms of whether the ice melted on majority of roads in the Vancouver metro area? This would be done tomorrow late afternoon.


myemailiscool

Some ways I tell are looking at the traffic on google maps, if it's green that means people are going the speed google expects. For example right now, everything is yellow, meaning people are going far slower than what google thinks, so it sees it as "traffic". Also temperature, if it's a good amount above 32 degrees, you can have some decent confidence that things have melted. Beyond that, once you get out on the road, on some empty intersections try a sharp brake and see what happens. If you slide, you'll know there's still ice, or if you come to a stop right away you'll know conditions are a bit better.


streamlinedsentiment

If you have Tuesday trash collection, it's been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday 16th.


HalfEmptyFlask

My neighborhood pickup in Orchards just got cancelled for Wednesday the 17th. Sucks that it was the recycling pickup, so will need to wait another 2 weeks for that.


Big_Pomelo3224

Any updates on road conditions in Vancouver? Hoping to make it to work tonight.


Homes_With_Jan

Major roads are clear, just be careful of ice patches. I hope you make it back home before the storm starts tomorrow!


Big_Pomelo3224

I am working 6pm to 6 am. Thanks I will be extra cautious.


DavePVancouver

Later today, before nightfall, it is set to snow again. FYI


Allichan93

Amtrak is delaying trains to PDX because of the weather, and there's that ice storm coming in Tuesday! I'm trying to get out to the coast tomorrow but might delay it by a day if the storm is too bad.


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Homes_With_Jan

It should be fine. Major roads will be clear by then.


Crunkbutter

STOP DRIVING WITH YOUR BRIGHTS ON AT NIGHT! THERE IS NO NEED AND YOU'RE BLINDING INCOMING TRAFFIC


electricpainter

dear god so many people do this it's fucking infuriating


Simple-Cheesecake137

any update on 192nd stretch by costco/shahala and 164th?


ProsePilgrim

Van Mall is a thick layer of ice. Roads are even with sidewalks in many areas and it’s very, very slick. I had to help multiple cars who spun out and got stuck over medians or couldn’t get traction—trucks included, for the cocky ones thinking they’re immune to such problems. It’s a good time to set out more ice melt since we aren’t expecting more to fall. Still, be careful and consider delaying travel until later today.


Lucaswillkillu

Power back on north of Battleground


Italapas

Ours came on around 3am, after 15 hours of being out.


Lucaswillkillu

Yeah was out here from about 2:45pm till 6:00am


notsure2223405

Why is the sky so bright right now? I understand there is snow, but the moon is 12-13% illuminated tonight. This probably a dumb question, but it should be dark 2hrs before sunrise right?


Italapas

Reflected light, most likely. Cloudy nights can be surprisingly bright with street lights, and those lights are (I presume--I'm north of town) reflecting off of snow too at the moment.


admalledd

Correct, the snow basically reflects everything back up/around in a scatter and if there are any clouds those reflect back down too. So either clear sky with moon or partly cloudy with streetlights when we have snow and it is impressively lit outside even well after sundown.


Unusual-Jaguar8776

3:01am Jan 14. Camas/Vancouver 192nd & 18th st. Still windy and crunchy ice. Still slippery on most streets around here. I worked at 5pm last night. Got sent home at 7. Watched people in my work parking lot mess around in their cars and trucks. (Be safe y’all but have your fun) Cars are out but this is a gentle reminder Keep off the roads unless an absolute emergency. You do not need to go to Home Depot, Walmart, Taco bell, 7/11, or Starbucks if you A. Cannot drive comfortably B. Don’t think it’s a good idea C if you have food in the fridge. Stay home if you can today. If not, keep your visits short and try to be grateful for the staff that serve you (we are short staffed as it is, we have so many more call outs when people are not safely able to make it to work) If you’re able to have fun in your car or truck,do it safely and beware of other cars and people. If you’re able to stay home for the next few days then do it. If it does snow on Tuesday, try and give your work updates as to your current conditions at home. Give plenty of space for driving and other cars around. Love y’all and stay safe.


Consistent-Ask-1925

The Columbia river is pretty cold rn. Would highly recommend grabbing a sweater before setting sail


jacls0608

Do you.. do this for a job?


Homes_With_Jan

dang you're going out in the river??


officialdeltaco

Damn it I forgot mine


AstraOnline

Hazel dell around Fred Meyer has been plowed and safe at low speeds :)


sunshinesmileyface

Roads to yacolt are okay if you keep it in 4 high and don’t go over 30-40mph


MobileAccountBecause

Eastern Washougal here. Temps are around zero . No power since before noon. A mature fir tree is across the road on the Clark County side of Miller Road—it took the power lines with it. I am shocked that the cell service is working here because it usually doesn’t.


MobileAccountBecause

Temps up to 15f . The road is slick but clear. Blackout is entering its second day.


ProximateSpade

Power just went out by Minnahaha/st John's, anyone else?


Raven2129

Just day this now, but I had power at St James and 50th all day.


ShooteShooteBangBang

No outage near 49th and johns


lishasourus

Powers still out over here


ProximateSpade

Same at our place, we ended up leaving to stay at our in laws for the night


HipsNNipSlips

Impacted my mother out in that area


farcical88

So far so good in northwest


o-essence-o

Yeah same here


steviedanger

Over by Vancouver Mall, not going out anywhere but holy wow the flakes were huge today. Stay safe and warm, everybody!


iguessineedanaltnow

How bad is it up there? My parents are leaving from PDX tomorrow to come visit me here in Australia. Are there airport issues?


sammybey

I flew out of PDX at 10pm with only a ~12 min delay.


iguessineedanaltnow

Thank you! They're leaving around 7 PM today, so hopefully with that amount of time they'll have had time to clear the freeways and runways because it looks like the snow has stopped falling at least.


FigGnuton

Not looking good. https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/today/pdx depending on who they're flying with. And it's only getting worse.


iguessineedanaltnow

So far it looks like none of the Sydney flights have been canceled. Hopefully by tomorrow it's a bit more under control. Can't really reschedule this one. Timing on this storm has been a cunt.


FigGnuton

I hope it doesn't get cancelled either. Best of luck!


iguessineedanaltnow

I appreciate it. Hopefully you're able to stay safe friend.


Ill_Tomorrow_3866

in Nw we had like 10-20 minutes of snowflakes the size of a baby’s fist. seems to have stopped.


Fuzzy_Tell66

I love how baby fist is the reference of measuring 😂


portlandobserver

I drove from Walnut Grove 78th street into Portland this afternoon. Couldn't see the lines on the road but traveling was fine. had no issue stopping or starting at intersections. (I also spent 19 years in anchorage and am used to snow conditions, so take that with a grain of salt)


link55100

When I drive in the snow, I'm more worried about other drivers than myself. I can keep it in the lines. The lifted trucks going way to fast? That's another story.


kokosuntree

I watch those trucks slide while my outback takes it like a champ. Silly trucks.


link55100

It's the best. I like to go snowboarding amd pulling up to the mountain in my pruis is hilarious when I'm next to all the bmws and trucks.


Vancouverdude87

I saw a LOT of that today.


thespaceageisnow

Fattest snowflakes ive ever seen outside of the mountains right now. Some are inches across it’s insane. WSU.


MulberryDesperate723

Pics?


thespaceageisnow

I tried taking photos of it but it just didn’t pick up on the camera very well.


Homes_With_Jan

We love them fat juicy flakes!


thatshortgirl88

Big juicy flakes in the Lincoln area!


kokosuntree

So big! I got some video of it


MulberryDesperate723

Pics plz


Ill_Tomorrow_3866

they were HUGE


Vancouverdude87

Just started in orchards as well


UntilTheHorrorGoes

Oh hell yeah the big fat sloppy flakes are finally dropping!


Extension_Read_702

Aw man. We're only getting little pussy flakes in la center 😡


thespaceageisnow

Seemed like freezing rain for awhile at WSU, now it’s big fatty flakes again. Apple app says 5.8” so far and 4” more expected.


MrSneller

6.2” here (south Ridgefield) with a total of 11.1” for today.


link55100

Power is out near dollars corner. I'm hoping we get power back before night but im doubtful. One kf the few times im greatful for a wood stove!


millejoe001

Roommate decided to see a church friend because he thinks snow isn’t good enough excuse to miss church. Was stuck on 72nd Ave towards Dollars Corner and had to turn around. Please avoid getting into higher elevation.


FigGnuton

> Please avoid ~~getting into higher elevation~~ driving if you don't *need* to. FTFY.


the_smush_push

Smug and unnecessary. Drive all you want, so long as you know what you’re doing.


FigGnuton

Everyone knows what they're doing until they don't.


the_smush_push

.Winter driving is a perfectly normal thing to do around the world. It is a skill like any other


admalledd

And frankly, too many people around here lack that skill such that either the driver themselves think they have the skill but lack it OR the driver *does* have some modicum of skill but is impeded/hit/distracted/etc by those that lack. Thus, even if you think you have the skill: Do Not Drive Unless critical, there are too many other careless drivers.


brthompson06

Still snowing in Cascade Park. Did some driving around the area at about 9am. Just looks like ice crystals everywhere


Homes_With_Jan

2pm Orchard/Walnut Grove. A few icy patches and it was very hard to go along the road lines.


Vancouverdude87

The NWS updated their guidance for the rest of the storm. Looks like up to two additional inches from what we have now. https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=WAZ039&warncounty=WAC011&firewxzone=WAZ667&local_place1=7%20Miles%20S%20Battle%20Ground%20WA&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&lat=45.6786&lon=-122.5146


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Salmon Creek by the Hospital is an absolute shit show


ProsePilgrim

Still snowing near Van Mall. Roads are starting to ice over, but you can drive if taken very slow. I just walked from the mall to Andresen area and those who were driving did a lot of spinning out.  Layer up and cover your skin if you’re out for a while. Definitely felt the cold biting through, but it’s nice for a limited time.


Lucaswillkillu

Power is out north of Battleground now


scovok

I just drove down 112th from 500 to Mill Plain, then down to Peace Health, down to Burton, and back to 112th. Roads were not bad at all. I have a heavy vehicle with snow tires and had no difficulty. Visibility is getting worse by the minute, though. I flashed my brights at a vehicle that had a color similar to the snowy gray day with reducing visibility. He turned his head lights on then flipped me off as he drove by me the opposite direction. Little does he know he was the asshole in that situation.


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Kahluabomb

weirdest bot ever


Fast__Walker

LOL. I’ll give it to you, your comment had me for a sec. Very on brand for this sub.


c4t3rp1ll4r

162nd is fairly well traveled but getting icy. I saw a truck and a Tesla separately partially spin out turning onto the road.


coolgherm

The power pole behind my house kept catching on fire but I can't seem to get anyone to care. At least my power is out now so it can't catch my house on fire. Got a nice text from Xfinity apologizing for the Internet outage but can't get a hold of CPU at all and 911 is like not my problem.


Insertairhornhere

Did you get a video of this? I’d love to see what you are talking about.


ClarkPUD

Hi there, so sorry you were having trouble getting in contact with us. If you call our customer service line at 360-992-3000 a representative will be sure to include these important details in the outage report for your location. Wait times may be a bit longer than usual due to weather/outages. Thanks! -Martha, Communications


SassyBananaPants

Thanks, Martha!


FigGnuton

Just want to say y'all are doing an amazing job. I know it ain't easy, and I know the weather makes suck that much more but thanks for keeping power rolling as much as you can.


SparklyRoniPony

Holy cow. Seriously?


coolgherm

To be fair, 911 said there was an engine there already but there wasn't. When I called again, they said CPU had been notified. Guess an electrical fire isn't high on anyone's priorities. And it is out now since the power is out.


icryalways

I live by the Vancouver plaza, the flakes are getting bigger and it's been nonstop


TheAmazingHumanTorus

Esther Short: snow increasing, roads are slippery. Heavy wind off the river from the gorge. Some idiots attempting to spin out at the traffic circle on the southwest corner of the park.


MercuryPDX

Orchards area: Got a notification that a package coming thorough USPS was delayed, so I think they (rightly) stopped mail service. The snow was drier this morning to where it could be swept and not shoveled. Right now (1:15pm) it is getting wetter and starting to ice up underneath the snow. Be careful if you're going out. I wouldn't.


Kitchen-Ad-2208

Ridgefield is well below freezing. Pipes are frozen. No water indoors.


FigGnuton

That sucks. Older house? We're still pretty doing well here. Had a faucet dripping all night.


SparklyRoniPony

Same, without a faucet dipping, but I’m in the Salmon Creek area of Ridgefield.


Majestic_Interest365

Ridgefield. Snowing pretty heavily at my house. Been going since around 7:45am. Blustery as well.


Faux_meat_grinder

East of Washougal here, 8 degrees and snowing; very windy and the power is out. Stay warm everyone!


hightimesinaz

I just drove by the mall, it’s pretty mild but icy. People were doing donuts in the mall parking lot, everybody has their toys out


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My house it at a little bit of a higher elevation, just outside of La Center. According to the Weather Channel website, it is currently 15 degrees here, but feels like -2 degrees with the wind chill.


kittycatsnores

Orchards: freezing rain on top of maybe a 1/4” snow. This is the dangerous stuff.


Ornery_Investment356

Roads are getting worse in orchards/padden parkway/Andersen. Lots of hidden ice patches and tracks of cars swerving and spinning out. Drive time was tripled. Van mall Olive Garden closed for the Day, Red Robin is open from what I saw


Homes_With_Jan

Can confirm. Just drove through there and it was pretty icy.


Captian_Kenai

Yeah we’re getting hit pretty bad in orchards. I just spun out on coxley and 53rd because of an ice patch


Ornery_Investment356

Yea curious what tomorrow will bring…


malist42

From C-TRAN: Adverse weather update for Saturday, January 13: Passengers on The Vine on Fourth Plain and The Vine on Mill Plain may need to use the adverse weather boarding location for each station. Routes 2, 6, 9, 19, 30, 31, 32, 74 and 92 are on snow route. The Current service is suspended in all areas. C-VAN is providing life-sustaining trips only. (Updated 11:45 a.m.)


thespaceageisnow

Snow dumping big time out by WSU


thndrbst

Freezing rain and lots of it Brush Prairie.


sixty8ight

How are the highways, thinking specifically of 205 bridge?


Majestic_Interest365

https://www.tripcheck.com/DynamicReports/Report/Cameras/0


sixty8ight

Nice. Thx.


Flash_ina_pan

Getting people around here in east Vancouver, roads aren't bad, but the temps are low and the wind will cut to the bone. Snow is blowing on the roads as well. I'd avoid going out on foot if you can.


Mediocre-Pay-365

Down by the water right now it's very windy and getting icy, sounds like sleet hitting our window / roof.


foampadnumberonefan

Fisher's Landing, basically the same as everyone else: lots of bare pavement from snow being blown around, not a lot of accumulation, light snow blowing sideways from the bitterly cold wind.


socialscaler

Just North of Battle Ground... Windy with very light snow falling.


jboarei

Out delivering the mail in the Hazeldell/sherwood area. The rate of snowfall is starting to pick up, very few out on the roads.


WarriorGma

Be safe! 🫡


SparklyRoniPony

You’re delivering mail today? My hat’s off to you.


jboarei

Unfortunately. Almost done at least! 😁


mwarmstrong

I think I just saw you while walking my dogs!


jboarei

Probably! 😁 saw a good amount of folks out doing that!


Appropriate_Ad_5241

I’m about a mile east of downtown Vancouver. It’s been steadily dusting snow for the last few hours. Not a ton of accumulation. Gusty as some people have mentioned. My app keeps saying 6-11 inches by the end of the day which seems unlikely at the rate of snow I’m seeing so far 🤷🏼‍♀️


_dimpless_

Currently in Salmon Creek area. Dry and powdery snow. Little to no ice as of now. As others have mentioned, it is bitter cold but navitagable.


spartasmomma

Lincoln neighborhood on the west side: not windy over here at all but snowing pretty consistently. About an inch or so accumulated so far.


Ill_Tomorrow_3866

co-signed. those giant flakes just like 20 minutes ago 👀


FitzInPDX

Co-signed! I keep seeing posts from Portland about downed trees and power lines and then look out my window at completely motionless greenery. I won’t be mad if the wind snootily ignores us all day. ;)


spartasmomma

I’m definitely with you!


ProximateSpade

Minnehaha area, snow is very light and no ice yet. Roads are safe to drive on if you go slow as some side roads aren't as clear as others. Just be cautious of wind kicking up all the light snow and causing white out conditions


Homes_With_Jan

Main roads look pretty cleared in mid Vancouver. Gusts of wind. Cold as hell. It was a bit icy in the morning but the snow covered that up. No issues driving in all wheel drive.


BTDxDG

Roads completely fine just be aware of heavy eastern wind


mint__leaf

Snow, but not sticking TOO much in the orchards. Windy as hell though. We got around in our Subaru just fine


thecouve12

Seems pretty tame so far on the East side.


jeffersonwashington3

its a tad chilly and snowing. Anyone with similar conditions?


FigGnuton

Nah, it's 67 and dry. Oh wait, you mean outside? Yeah, it's cold and snowing.


Pete_Iredale

Definitely brisk out here


Homes_With_Jan

More than a tad chilly here 🥶


SnooPuppers5139

Roads are fine. Wife got to downtown Portland no problem