Eastbound I-84 re-opens; Winter Storm Warning in Gorge

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 between Troutdale and Hood River were closed because of accumulated ice and snow for most of the overnight hours but re-opened around 6 a.m., the Hood River Sheriff tweeted.

Several trucks spun out near Bonneville Dam on the eastbound side. The trucks have been removed, officials said.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Columbia River Gorge until 4 p.m. Thursday. with 3-6 more inches of snow and the possibility of freezing rain.

We are smiling through standstill traffic. A report of a crash/hazard at Multnomah Falls is backing up traffic in the Gorge on I-84 EB—affecting both lanes. Exit at Bridal Veil or be prepared to wait a couple hours, according to TripCheck. Timestamp: 8:15am #pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/6E2mwtlI4r

— Elise Haas (@EliseKOIN) January 16, 2020

Can you see Multnomah Falls through the snow? #gorge #KOINwx pic.twitter.com/Pemo8NP7Xk

— Elise Haas (@EliseKOIN) January 16, 2020

ODOT crews are using sand, salt and graders to smooth the road and break up ice potholes.

At this time, the westbound lanes are open but drivers should be very cautious.

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