Forecasters issued an ice storm warning at 4:13 am this morning for Benton, Polk, and Lincoln counties above 500 feet, including Corvallis and Albany.

The winter storm watch continues for the Central Willamette Valley and snow appears to be staying in the Portland area and Gorge.

The forecast for Eugene calls for rain, rain, and a high possibility of freezing rain.

Heavy ice will make traveling around Eugene potentially very dangerous as temperatures continue to drop to near or below freezing. Falling branches and trees is a possibility as well as power outages. Use caution while driving as roads will be flooded and slick.

Don’t forget about frostbite: If you lose feeling in your extremities or have extremely pale fingers, toes, ears, and nose get medical attention right away.

To prevent loss of body heat, change wet clothing often and try your best to keep dry.