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  1. Hwy 34, West of Philomath near Alsea, closed due to ice. Recommend deferring travel until temperatures warm up this afternoon.
  2. Hwy 20/34 from I-5 to Lebanon slick with icy spots, ice at Denny School Road, small bridges icy, multiple cars in ditches. Drive with care.
  3. Mary's Peak gate at Conner's Camp now closed.
  4. Freezing rain, slippery roads and multiple accidents now on Hwy 99 W South of Monroe, OR and in the area. Use extreme caution travelling.
  5. Must drive on ice or snow? Slow down and maintain a steady speed, direction and extra stopping distance between you and other vehicles.
  6. When road and weather conditions are severe, consider delaying or deferring travel all together until conditions improve.
  7. Don't miss the "Best Meteor Shower of 2009" per NASA. The Geminids peak Dec. 14 and 15. http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009
  8. Winter Weather Advisory in effect 2pm-4 am today - snow and freezing rain. Check road conditions before travel or wait until they improve.
  9. TimesOnline.com:  Oregon tree hunters tell of 2 nights stuck in snow - http://shar.es/aIY5g
  10. Give the gift of emergency preparedness - a Vehicle Emergency Kit, http://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems/documents/travel-kit_brochure.pdf
  11. Arctic "blast" due to arrive tonight. Very cold temps, even the possibility of valley snow, through Tuesday! www.weather.gov/portland
  12. "Know before you go." Check road and weather conditions: www.weather.gov/portland and www.tripcheck.com
  13. National Weather Service forecast includes sprinkles of snow to valley floor this weekend. Are you prepared?
  14. Wintery weather due to valley Wed. night. Time to check your home and vehicle preparedness provisions.
  15. Emergency vehicle kit - GREAT gift idea: http://bit.ly/h95V4
  16. Twelve Essentials for Survival: http://bit.ly/4oa0cp
  17. Wintry weather is around the corner. Are you prepared with emergency kits at home? in every car? www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/ems/hazard
  18. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Question: Who depends on you?
  19. (Sigh), Searching for most effective OTC Poison Oak treatment (not preventative).