Cold Country

A cold east wind ripples an American flag near Highway 97 south of The Dalles. In the background, snow has melted from portions of a wheat field exposed to the sun, but remains in furrows and shadows.

 Mark Gibson

A cold east wind ripples an American flag near Highway 97 south of The Dalles. In the background, snow has melted from portions of a wheat field exposed to the sun, but remains in furrows and shadows. Today’s forecast calls for a wintery mix of rain, freezing rain and sleet throughout the region.