Snow drapes street artwork in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
The National Weather Service is forecasting the temperature to climb into the lower 40s by this afternoon and weather becoming “mostly sunny.”
But the agency warns the thaw may be slow in coming as freezing rain was reported through the early morning hours. The temperature at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport was 36 at 5 a.m. Friday.
“Despite this more significant break in precipitation, any snow/ice on the ground will be slow to melt,” the agency said.
Keizer schools will be closed Friday with officials deciding later in the day whether to go ahead with scheduled sports events. Chemeketa Community College also is closed Friday.
Cherriots stopped its service Thursday and said transit users should expect no service on Friday either. The transit agency said it would it alert the public via its website and social media channels if there was any change.
With a winter storm in place, the pace of life slowed in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Maddie Worledge hits a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Kids tackle a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Alissa Maloney and daughters Jordyn and Brooklyn get a warm treat in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Brodie Maddox hits a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)With a winter storm in place, the pace of life slowed in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Maddie Worledge hits a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Children with a break from school hit a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Emily Christensen and daughter Halle sled down a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Jacob Olmos hits a snowy slope in Keizer on Thursday, Feb. 13. Keizer recorded about 2 inches of snow for what turned out to be day off for many. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
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