Willamette Week

Portland Might Be in For Another White Winter. Don’t Freak Out—Embrace It.

Somewhere in Portland, a Midwestern transplant is beginning to snicker.

Portland’s Grocery Store Clerks Tell Us What Snacks They’re Hoarding For Winter

The soul of a city reveals itself in times of crisis.

A Guide to Portland’s Urban Ski Spots

When Portland got buried under snow two years ago, Guy Trombley decided to get up before sunrise and go skiing. He didn’t head to a resort. Instead, he just went to Mount Tabor. He wasn’t the only one.

Snow Plow Operators Are the Unsung Heroes of Portland’s Worst Winters. We Spoke to a Veteran Driver About the Hazards and Rewards of a Job Few People Fully Understand.

Ted Harvey knows operating a snow plow in Portland seems a little absurd.

From Hidden Rooftops to Massive Gingerbread Houses, Here’s How to Spend a Full Snow Day Downtown

Every few years, Portland succumbs to snow. We give in rather quickly: Almost as soon as the flakes begin to fly, the city comes to a grinding halt. It’s like a snow globe come to life.

The Portland 2018 Snowpocalypse Photo Contest Starts Now: Send Us Your Best Shots

It’s our first annual February Snowpocalypse photo contest.

Spring Isn’t Here Yet. Check Out These Photos of Snow Around the City.

It’s surprising given the unusually sunny February Portland has been experiencing, but the city just got a small sprinkling of snow.

Nobody Snowdays Harder Than Portland

Portland may shut down when it snows. But that just means that we get really, really good at snow days.

This Is What People Wore When It Snowed in Portland

What was your closest call of Snowpocalypse 2016? “Yeah, OK, I slipped down my stairs.”

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