Winter Weather Information

Sign up for emergency ALERTS:

• Public Alerts Emergency Info Hub for the Portland-Vancouver Region
• Washington County Public Alert
• Clackamas County Public Alert

COLD

During cold weather, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Learn how to prepare for winter weather, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself and loved ones.

• The coldest time of day is usually 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings and check on family members and neighbors.
• Learn about hypothermia and frostbite - printable symptoms sheet here.
• Prepare your home and vehicle for winter weather.

Warming Centers and Shelters

Washington County Supportive Housing Services is currently working with providers to stand up two inclement weather shelters starting on Sunday, December 26, 2022:

• The Salvation Army building: 1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro
• Beaverton Community Center: 12350 SW 5th St., Beaverton; this is a seasonal shelter but they will expand capacity for inclement weather

Power Outages

• Information and Assistance
• PGE Power Outages - Reporting and Maps

More information and resources:

• State of Oregon Winter Weather 
• Winter Weather from Ready.gov (Espanol)
• Winter Weather from the CDC (Espanol)

Snow and Ice

In the case of snow or ice, please: 

• See the City's Snow & Ice Response Plan to better understand our priority routes for clearing roadways.
• Check conditions before traveling on roadways and plan ahead to allow extra travel time. 
• If traveling, bring warm clothes and emergency supplies. 
• Leave plenty of room for snowplows and trucks to operate. 

Flooding

Winter flooding can occur due to heavy rainfall, saturated ground, ice/snow melt, or burst pipes. 

Sandbags

If you are in need of sandbags to prevent localized flooding, please visit our sandbag station at 10699 SW Herman Road to fill sandbags. The station is located on the northeast end of the parking lot and is open for use 24/7. The City will provide the sand and bags. Please remember to bring your own shovel and keep in mind that filling sandbags is easier with two people.

More information and resources:

• City of Tualatin Flood Information
• State of Oregon Prepare for Flooding
• Flooding from Ready.gov (Espanol)
• Floods from the CDC

debris

Yard debris consists of leaves, weeds, grass clippings, branches, and prunings no larger than 4 inches in diameter or 8 feet in length

• Curbside 
  • ​Utilize yard debris bins for debris 6" in diameter or smaller. Once bins are full, you can place debris in up to three (3) large "brown paper" yard bags and place next to yard debris bin on pick up day (example, does not have to be this brand). Republic Services will pick up on your regular garbage day for an additional fee of $5.67 ($5.93 after January 1, 2022).
• Self Drop Off
  • Grimm's Fuel (fees apply)
  • S&H Landscaping (fees apply)
  • Metro South or Central transfer stations. Tree trunks and branches up to 18 inches around and up to 12 feet long are accepted. Rocks, soil, treated lumber, garbage and animal waste are not accepted. Fees apply.

Street Trees

Following a severe weather event, our team inventories damage to street trees throughout the city and removes hazards. If no hazard is present, the removal, maintenance, and replacement of street trees is the responsibility of the adjacent property owners (street trees are considered hazardous if broken limbs are hanging above 25’ and could harm vehicles or pedestrians below).

Residents and business owners with damaged or fallen trees may take immediate removal actions necessary to prevent injury or property damage and to restore order without a tree permit. However, residents must follow the instructions below and review important safety considerations here. 

• If you need to cut down/remove a street tree due to storm damage 
  • ​Please submit a "Street Tree Removal Permit" application, found here (scroll to bottom of the page). You do not need to wait for approval to proceed with removing the damaged/dangerous tree. We will be in touch with you about replacement when we are able. Please include photographs of the tree(s) prior to removal.
• If you have already cut down/removed a street tree due to storm damage
  • ​Please submit a "Street Tree Removal Permit" application, found here (scroll to bottom of the page). This will ensure that the City has a record of the tree being removed and can be in contact with you about replacement when we are able. If possible, please include photographs of the tree(s) prior to removal.

Parks and Greenways

When utilizing City parks and greenways during inclement weather, please use extra caution and adhere to any postage signs about usages or closures.