WINTER STORM BRACES 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 getting ready for a potentially major snowstorm this week. The meteorologists are anticipating significant accumulations of white stuff, with some areas likely seeing over a foot. Schools may be shut down, and travel congestions are anticipated to be hazardous. Residents ought make arrangements for the blizzard by gat