January 17, 2017 11:55 AM

What you should know:

Winter Storm Kori is set to bring an ice storm to parts of Oregon and Washington starting today and lasting through tomorrow. The Portland metro area is included in the ice storm warning. Travel will be very difficult and dangerous in the areas where the ice storm has the greatest impact. Additional rain and snow will fall outside the areas under an ice storm warning, and flooding due to snowmelt in the Cascades could become an issue for those near rivers. 

Click here for the latest forecast information. 

How to prepare:

• Remember to stay off the roads, and park your car indoors if you can. Otherwise, consider covering your vehicle using a tarp and bungee cords to prevent ice accumulation, which is difficult to remove and may prevent you from accessing your vehicle in an emergency.
• Confirm that your generator is fueled up, or that its permanent fuel supply line is unobstructed.
• If you have a fireplace or other alternative heat source, ensure your fuel supply is well stocked.
• If you lose power and do not have a generator or alternate source of heat, consider shutting off your water and draining your plumbing to protect against frozen pipes.
• Prune tree limbs that could threaten your home, automobile or other property.

Read more about ice storms here.