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Drain your swamp coolers: Preparing specialized plumbing equipment for winter weather

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. Multifamily and commercial properties often have specialized plumbing equipment (like swamp coolers) and may need to take extra steps to protect them from cold temperatures.

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Travel Advisory: Heavy rains Monday night through Wednesday, and especially heavy rain Tuesday morning, may lead to road hazards, street flooding

Heavier rain on Tuesday morning

Updated Traffic Advisory

Prepare Your Trees for Winter Weather!

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry staff share tips and resources

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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.

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A photoshopped pipe "wearing" a beanie, scarf, and glasses next to text that says "If you're cold, your pipes are cold too."

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 Press release

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT advises the traveling public to be mindful of forecasts for potential snow through next week

Potential snow through Tuesday

Updated Press release

Celebrate winter by being prepared

A message from Priya Dhanapal, Public Works Deputy City Administrator

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Twelve people, some wearing high-visibility jackets and vests, stand in a muddy lot smiling at the camera. Behind them are heavy trucks.

Prepare your plumbing for winter weather

With the official start of winter just around the corner, it’s finally time for classic winter activities: drinking hot cocoa, visiting the Portland ice rink, and winterizing your plumbing! Okay, that last one might not be a classic—but it should be. Here’s how to get started.

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A photoshopped pipe "wearing" a beanie, scarf, and glasses next to text that says "If you're cold, your pipes are cold too."

Three ways to prepare your plumbing for winter without being a drip

Kids home from school? Not sure what to talk about at those awkward holiday dinners? We’ve got you(r hose bibs) covered with some family-friendly activities to prepare your pipes for winter.

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15 hose bib covers decorated with various colors and designs sit on an orange tablecloth

Winter Travel Advisory: PBOT urges the public to plan for potential snow tonight and Thursday morning that could create hazardous travel conditions

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

See unexpected snow? Avoid travel; don't abandon your vehicle in a travel lane; find a safe, warm place to stay or walk to public transit

Updated Press release

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