WINTER STORM GRIPS NORTHWEST, PORTLAND EAST FACES SNOW AND ICE

A potent winter storm is bearing down on/marching toward/aiming for the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it a threat of heavy snow and ice to parts of Oregon, including Portland's east side. Forecasters/Meteorologists are issuing warnings/predicting/advising residents to prepare for potentially hazardous/difficult/treacherous travel conditions as t

Portland metropolitan area is preparing for a potentially major snowstorm this week. The weather experts are forecasting significant accumulations of white stuff, with some areas possibly seeing over a foot. Businesses may be shut down, and travel congestions are projected to be hazardous. Residents need to prepare for the storm by collecting esse