Overnight rain and above-freezing temperatures brought most of Clark County to the brink of normalcy this morning for the first time in 2017. Most public schools planned to open, though Vancouver and Camas schools are two hours late and Washougal schools are closed. Government and business offices are planning to be open as usual, and freeways and many arterial streets are bare and wet.
Stories Related to Rain Brings Recovery From Snow, Ice
Craig Brown, The Columbian
Wed, 01/18/2017 - 7:09am
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Topics: Washington Clark County Vancouver
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