Sarah Chung
January 17, 2012
With all the drama on this snowy Jan. 17, some students are forced to be stuck with the peculiar weather at home rather than at school. Many students had to stand outside in the frigid cold weather with constant snow over their heads waiting for buses that barely managed to show before frostbite hit.... Read more »
Arun Gulati
January 17, 2012
Since the weekend, light snow showers have been falling across the Pacific Northwest, extending to low elevations including the valley floor. On Tuesday, Portland experienced the heaviest precipitation yet, with morning snowfall accumulation of up to three inches. The worst is yet to come, however. Weather... Read more »
January 17, 2012
Jonathan Peachey, Spanish: “Well, I was able to spend more time planning for my kids’ day. Nearly half the kids where gone, so we did a speaking activity.” Monica Emerick, Social Studies: “I got... Read more »
Priya Basak
January 17, 2012
A bus in a ditch, skidding cars and closed roads – these are all signs that people need to be careful in this unusual weather. It’s somewhat rare that West Linn experiences snow, and even rarer that students still need to go to school. The short commute is still a treacherous one with the steep hills... Read more »
Emily McDonald
January 17, 2012
After a slow start to the 2011 2012 ski season, Mt. Hood ski resorts are finally experiencing the snow accumulation that they’ve been waiting for. The storm began Saturday afternoon, continuing through Martin Luther King day weekend. And it’s just the beginning. Powder-lovers, be ready, because it’s... Read more »
Ty Clarke & Ben Jacobs
January 17, 2012
As the snow piled up, so did student absences. Some students were unable to maneuver the icy roads and opted to stay home rather than risking the drive to school. This resulted in classrooms with many missing students which was reflected in the attendance report. Evric Jenkins, senior, said that in his... Read more »
Chrisann Kim
January 17, 2012
The winter storm has finally hit the Clackamas County. For students, the storm of Facebook statuses and pictures has arrived with twice the impact. Here are some of the funniest Facebook statuses and pictures posted as of this morning. Lauren Huttala, freshman: “Okay, let’s get this straight.... Read more »
Charlie Craft
January 17, 2012
This footage was shot by Julie Dale, who was looking across Salamo road from Cascade Summit apartments at 9:30 Tuesday morning. According to Dale, her elevation was 648 feet.
Derek Fieldhouse
January 17, 2012
Any school activities after 5 p.m. have been cancelled due to weather concerns.
