Updated: 3:30 pm January 16 A weather-related state of emergency has been extended through Wednesday, January 17, as freezing rain is expected Tuesday afternoon, following days of sub-freezing temperatures. The county medical examiner said Tuesday afternoon that two additional people have likely died of hypothermia, bringing the total to four suspected hypothermia death investigations since Friday. The first weather-related death—a man who died in Northeast Portland—was reported Friday, January 12. Another death in North Portland.
Multnomah County is putting out a call to action, looking for volunteers to keep doors open as severe weather shelters open across the community."With more site
Update: Sat, Jan 13, 5 pm: Snowfall and wind are expected to slow down this evening, but temperatures remain perilously cold. After cancelling some MAX segments earlier today due to down trees blocking tracks and power outages, TriMet announced this afternoon that all light rail service will be suspended until further notice. Bus service will continue, but many bus routes are being rerouted due to down trees, wires, and other impediments. TriMet's service alerts updates.
As life threatening cold conditions continue, Multnomah County has expanded with four more warming sites, bringing the total number of shelters to ten.The Multn