Oh, this weather is draining.

[dirtylibrarian]

Well if one is lucky.  Those with bad drainage are not in good shape.

But I find commuting in this stuff to be exhausting.  And, if it doesn't clear up, I may have to skip Portland this weekend.  Currently 20 miles of I-5 are closed due to flooding.  Ug.

If possible, avoid Seattle-Portland highway travel until floods recede. Rivers and streams continue to rise and additional highway and mountain pass closures are expected. If you must go, stay on the interstates. Note that the interstate detour route is 440 miles, takes at least seven hours during good weather and traffic conditions and is vulnerable to  winter closures near Snoqualmie Pass.

Doesn't that sound just dreadful?

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update:


Yeah. I don't think Portland is looking likely at all.  More photos here.

Comments

[sararyan.livejournal.com]

yikes. totally understandable if you can't come down. we'll miss you, but that kind of hassle is not worth it!

[dirtylibrarian.livejournal.com]

I'll try to let you know by Thursday if I'm going to make it down or not. I think it would be best if you make other airport plans though. Sorry!

Plus...I've gotten an offer for a ride down with lara7 if the roads clear up, and I would enjoy not driving. If this plan works out, I would come down Saturday and maybe leave late Sunday.