Highway 18 shut down until Saturday morning. Trees falling across the highway.
9:40pm A number of trees have fallen down, blocking Highway 18 at milepost 19. No reports of injuries.
9:46 pm People using chain saws to remove the trees from the highway. Rescue vehicles are being called to the scene to clear the road.
9:49 pm It’s snowing along stretches of Highway 18.
9:56pm Downed trees across Highway 18 at milepost 9.5.
10pm Some vehicles trapped between downed trees.
10:02pm Fire-Rescue trying to evaluate the situation – Can vehicles be allowed through the area?
10:06pm ODOT reports a tree has fallen on a car. Oncoming traffic may make things complicated.
10:09pm Highway 18 completely shut down.
10:10pm Traffic being turned around on Highway 18 at milepost 8.
10:12pm A tree has fallen on a car.
10:13pm Several vehicles are making their way through the danger area.
10:17pm Local law enforcement is shutting down Highway 18
10:24pm Local fire departments are blocking Highway 18 at various locations.
10:29pm Semi truck told to turn around and head back east.
10:31pm Occupants of a car told to turn around.
