News and notices

Traffic Advisory: PBOT reopens NW Cornell Road earlier than expected, after clearing landslide debris that impacted a key NW Portland route

NW Cornell Road is REOPENED between the tunnels, east of the Bird Alliance of Oregon

Still CLOSED: An earlier closure NW Cornell Road remains in place, between NW Thompson Road and NW Skyline Boulevard

Updated March 31, 2026 4:57 pm Traffic advisory

Traffic Advisory: SW Fairmount Blvd closure to last through summer, as PBOT & partner agencies work to assess and repair damage from March 12 landslide

Updated March 27, 2026 10:41 am Traffic advisory

Traffic Advisory: Landslide leads PBOT to close NW Cornell Road, asking the public to stay away, as crews make repairs for the coming days

NW Cornell Road CLOSED between NW Thompson and NW Skyline

Updated March 16, 2026 4:09 pm News article

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to be mindful of forecasts for potential snow Wednesday night through Thursday

The National Weather Service has advised PBOT that they have high confidence that there will be snow showers above 1,000 feet elevation create hazardous travel conditions. Below 1,000 feet elevation, there is moderate confidence in the potential for several inches.

Updated February 17, 2026 4:49 pm Press release

News Release: Portland’s Snowplow Naming Contest returns!

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has 56 snowplows. For the second year in a row the bureau asks Portlanders to submit names for five more snowplow names

December 18, 2025 9:47 am Press release

Winter Travel Alert: Avoid travel as snow and freezing rain continue tonight and Friday morning before a slow thaw

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

Updated February 13, 2025 4:47 pm News article

Winter Travel Alert: Snow and freezing rain forecast to begin Thursday morning, use caution and avoid travel

Continued cold temperatures lingering on Friday could make for continued icy conditions, especially in areas at high elevation or east of I-205.

February 12, 2025 3:19 pm News article

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to use caution tonight and Wednesday morning due to freezing temperatures and potential snow

(Feb. 4, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to prepare for freezing temperatures and potential snow overnight Tuesday night and during the Wednesday morning commute.

Updated February 4, 2025 4:41 pm Press release

News Blog: Introducing Portland's first five snowplow names

The results of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) inaugural Snowplow Naming Contest are in.

February 3, 2025 10:15 am Blog post

Winter weather tips and resources in 10 languages

This season, we have updated resources on our website, along with snow and ice travel tips in English and 9 additional languages:
Español (Spanish), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), русский (Russian), Chinese (Simplified), Chuuck (Chuukese), नेपाली (Nepali), Română (Romanian), Soomaali (Somali), Українськ

January 31, 2025 1:40 pm News article