News and notices

Winter Travel Advisory: Snow, hail could create hazardous travel conditions Friday and Saturday

Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of snow

March 23, 2023 10:46 am Traffic Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: More snow could create hazardous travel conditions Monday and Tuesday mornings

Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of snow

February 26, 2023 3:46 pm Traffic Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: More snow on the way as PBOT continues 24-hour snow and ice response

Parking citations will NOT be issued through noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28

February 24, 2023 4:01 pm Traffic Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT waives parking citations for cars left in city meter districts, time stays, or abandoned on streets after surprise snow storm

Waiving fees in light of surprise snow event.

Updated February 23, 2023 12:49 pm Traffic Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT warns that more snow tonight, lingering freeze all day Thursday will cause hazardous road conditions

Wednesday snowfall was far worse than forecast, and more is on the way, especially east of Interstate 205

February 22, 2023 5:22 pm Traffic Advisory

Travel Advisory: Get ready! Snow, freezing rain could cause hazardous road conditions Thursday afternoon through Saturday

Freezing rain on Thursday night could make surfaces such as sidewalks, streets and bridges slick and treacherous. PBOT urges the traveling public to delay all travel Thursday night and all day Friday.

December 21, 2022 5:14 pm Press release

December Safe Routes News and Resources

December 15, 2022 2:28 pm Newsletter

Snow in the forecast? Out of the forecast? Either way, it's time to get winter ready with tips and email updates from PBOT

As we enter the winter season, it's time to get ready for potential winter weather. You can sign up for updates and tips, delivered right to your email inbox or text messages.

December 2, 2022 5:08 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler declares State of Emergency due to cold weather

April 12, 2022 1:19 pm News article

PBOT urges everyone to prepare for snow, cold temperatures this holiday weekend through next week

PBOT has cancelled planned vacation time for hundreds of essential employees, expecting 24-hour operations this holiday weekend.
Time to put the finishing touches on your family's winter weather emergency response plan.

December 23, 2021 11:20 am Traffic Advisory

'Tis the season! With snow in the forecast, it's time to get winter ready

PBOT crews work year-round to get ready for winter. Are you ready?

December 14, 2021 12:14 pm Press release

News Release: City of Portland cleanup continues from historic winter storms; check updates for water, sewer, transportation, parks impacts and resources

(Feb. 26, 2021) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and other city agencies continue to clean up from the historic Presidents Day Weekend winter storms that covered the city with as much as 10 inches of snow and .75 inches of ice. 

February 26, 2021 10:23 am News article

Travel Advisory: Prepare for more snow and potential for isolated freezing rain this weekend

Avoid all travel in winter weather

February 12, 2021 5:16 pm Traffic Advisory

PBOT Travel Advisory: With snow in the forecast for Thursday through the weekend, prepare now for winter weather

PBOT crews are working all day and overnight tonight to get ready

Are you ready?

February 10, 2021 5:36 pm Traffic Advisory