Winter weather warnings for the weekend have been issued for 27 states, with up to 2 feet of snow expected. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.

Red letters started lighting up on the departures board at Portland International Airport on Thursday morning, as Portlanders woke up to high winds, snow and a threat of freezing rain. As of 12:30 p.m.

Portland International Airport was still experiencing delays and cancellations Friday as winter weather continued to hit the Portland metro area.

Snow, ice and freezing rain are likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley.

Snow, ice and freezing rain are likely to continue impacting roads and schools until a widespread warmup midday Friday across the Willamette Valley, National Weather Service meteorologists said. Temperatures don’t appear likely to rise above freezing in a meaningful way until Friday,

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for the Willamette Valley through early Friday. Follow our live updates.