Rush hour traffic is bad enough in most cities without dealing with wrecks, lane closures, or as in the case of motorists in Portland, Oregon, near-record snowfall last Wednesday. In all, the storm dropped 10.8 inches of snow, making it the second-largest snowstorm in the region's history.
It was enough to turn roads into parking lots as traffic reached a standstill. The worst problems occurred in and around downtown Portland including interstates I-5, I-205, and I-84. As a result, many drivers were stuck in their vehicles for up to seven hours, including a reporter, and her cameraman for KGW8 News.
