Highways in Eastern Oregon are beginning to close, and I-84 is becoming snow-covered in the Treasure Valley.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting poor surface friction near Karcher, and Meridian, roads, as well as by the Flying Wye and Vista Ave.
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Highway 78 has closed between Jordan Valley and Burns.
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US-20 is also snow-covered just east of Juntura, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Transportation recommends drivers carry chains, or have traction tires.
![US-20 at Drinkwater Pass 02/13/25](https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78b7c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/328x295+0+0/resize/328x295!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F06%2F6d%2F2b0955fa4aa1907f628f7d6a7e3a%2Fus20-at-drinkwater-pass-pid3109.jpg)
In Western Idaho, roads are still open, but local crews, including the Ada County Highway District, are working to keep roads clear. The Idaho Transportation Department also advises people to steer clear of the roads if they don't have to travel, especially once the snow sets in Thursday.
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Be sure to stay up to date on road conditions. For Oregon commutes visit www.tripcheck.comand for Idaho commutes, check 511.idaho.gov.
We will continue to update this story as conditions change.