Here are some good links to check out during severe weather periods:
* ODOT's TripCheck--find out how state roads are doing
http://tripcheck.com (you may also call 511 from any phone)
* National Weather Service's Portland Office
http://weather.gov/portland
* Portland-Area Flash Alerts--various agencies post notices and closures on this site, which can also be setup to send you FREE text messages
http://www.flashalert.net/region.html?RegionID=1
