MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. 13 Feb. 2025Â -- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded with local law enforcement and first responders to multiple crashes on Interstate 84 (I-84) westbound near milepost 35 about three miles west of Multnomah Falls.
Preliminary reports indicate numerous factors, such as icy and slick roads, limited visibility, and near-white-out conditions, contributed to the crashes. Oregon State Troopers responded to eight separate crashes, and four individuals were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. Local law enforcement also responded to an unknown number of crashes. The total number of vehicles involved is not known at this time.
I-84 westbound is not yet completely open; however, traffic is starting to flow through the area. Much of the area remains under winter storm warning through 10 a.m. Friday. Residents are encouraged to postpone travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, visit tripcheck.com for current weather and road conditions.
ODOT: PDX, Mt. Hood: I-84 is closed westbound three miles west of Multnomah Falls, milepost 35, due to a crash. This could be a lengthy closure due to current weather conditions. Plan for delays or use an alternate route. Watch out for emergency responders.Â
North Central Public Health District will be closing today, Thursday, Feb. 13, at 3:30 p.m. due to weather conditions. Weather permitting; we will resume our regular hours tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 14. Please check our website at www.ncphd.org or our Facebook page for updates. / El Distrito de Salud Pública del Norte Central estará cerrado hoy jueves, 13 de febrero, a las 3:30 p.m. debido a las condiciones climáticas. Si el clima lo permite; reanudaremos nuestras horas regulares el viernes 14 de febrero. Consulte nuestra página web o página de Facebook para obtener actualizaciones. Información de contacto a continuación. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda causarle.
Skamania County:Â Chamber office closed early due to weather Feb. 13.
Riverview Bank: Branches closing at 1 p.m.; Stevenson, White Salmon and Goldendale branches are open.
Columbia Gorge Comm. College: Both campuses closed.
Mid-Columbia Children's Council: Stevenson, Tygh Valley, Westside, Mid-Valley, Country Club, Petersburg, The Dalles centers closed. Klickitat will be dismissed at 1:30pm.
From NWCSD 21: Due to the severe storm advisory and in alignment with neighboring districts, North Wasco County School District will be moving to a full closure today, February 13th. While we do not currently have snowfall, we want to err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and staff, particularly regarding winter travel conditions. Additionally, we are experiencing some cold-weather-related issues at a few of our facilities, and we want to ensure that all buildings are fully operational before welcoming students back. We appreciate your understanding and support. Please stay safe, and we will provide further updates as needed.
Klickitat Sch. Dist.: Early release. Klickitat School will release at 1:25pm today, 2/13 due to increased chance of bad weather as the day progresses.
Hood River Co. Sch. Dist.:Â Due to forecasted weather, high winds in the Columbia Gorge area, and unsafe travel conditions, all schools are closed, and all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today (Thursday, Feb. 13).
Mill A Sch. Dist.: AM/PM Buses on snow routes. Late Start - All classes will begin at 10 am
Lyle Sch. Dist.: Early release. Will be dismissed at 12:30pm
South Wasco Co. SD: Closed.
Stevenson-Carson Sch. Dist.:Â 2 Hours Late.
Skamania Sch. Dist. 2: 2 Hours Late. Decision on the remainder of the day will be made by 7:30 AM Thursday AMÂ
Dufur Sch. Dist.: 2 Hours Late.
Mt. Hood Comm. College: All campuses closed, No preschool, No activity bus runs. All MHCC locations, including Head Start, will be closed Thursday, February 13. All classes, events, and services have been cancelled during this time.
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