More snow expected in Clark County Wednesday evening
Clark County received a blanket of snow overnight Wednesday and the National Weather Service indicated that another 1 to 2 inches was expected overnight Thursday.
By Clark County Today · February 21, 2018
A snow cover that blanketed Clark County overnight was still intact Wednesday afternoon including near I-5 at the WSDOT weigh station near Ridgefield. Tri-Mountain Golf Course can be seen off to the east. Photo by Mike Schultz
National Weather Service advises area residents to expect another 1 to 2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday
VANCOUVER — Clark County’s introduction to winter weather will continue overnight Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday afternoon that is expected to remain in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday.A snow cover that blanketed Clark County overnight was still intact Wednesday afternoon including near I-5 at the WSDOT weigh station near Ridgefield. Tri-Mountain Golf Course can be seen off to the east. Photo by Mike Schultz
Snow is expected in Clark County during that time with widespread accumulations of 1 to 2 inches likely, with localized amounts up to 4 inches at elevations above 500 feet. Areas include all of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon interior lowlands.Light snow may develop earlier Wednesday evening but little to no accumulation is expected until the overnight hours.Fiona Belden (right) and her mother Tricia Belden found the hill near McKenzie Stadium in east Vancouver to be a fun place to spend the wintry evening Wednesday. Photo by Paul ValenciaTemperatures are expected to dip down to 28 degrees overnight Wednesday before reaching a high of 40 on Thursday.The advisory also suggests travelers plan on difficult conditions and to expect reductions in visibility at times. Although snow is expected to mainly be over before the Thursday morning commute, travel may be impacted significantly.This youngster used part of his morning to venture out along NE 39th Ave. in east Vancouver Wednesday morning, where more than an inch of snow had accumulated overnight. Photo by Andi SchwartzSchools in the Battle Ground, Camas, Evergreen, Green Mountain, Hockinson, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver and Washougal districts were all closed Wednesday as well as private schools Cornerstone Christian Academy, Firm Foundation Christian, King’s Way Christian, Meadow Glade Adventist, St. Joseph Catholic, and Three Rivers Christian. Columbia Adventist Academy was two hours late.Vancouver resident Katlyn Dato enjoyed the winter weather at a (baby) gender-reveal gathering at Lewisville Park in Battle Ground Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Mike SchultzTemperatures around Clark County are expected to dip down to 28 degrees overnight Wednesday before reaching a high of 40 on Thursday. Photo by Andi SchwartzWSU Vancouver opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Clark College opened at 11 a.m.C-TRAN suspended service on several of its routes throughout the day on Wednesday.The winter weather created many scenic offerings for those who ventured out to enjoy the offerings, such as this path along NE 29th Ave. near WSU Vancouver. Photo by Alex PeruThe annual State of the County event, which was scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Event Center at the Clark County Fairgrounds, was postponed, likely until late March.For all winter weather delays and closures, check www.ClarkCountyToday.com Wednesday evening and Thursday for more announcements.
