We're from the dry side of Oregon. We have about eight inches and it is cold. We're holed up and not going anywhere.

We're from Minnesota originally (30+ years ago) so we're pretty confident driving in snow and ice but there's a lot of folks in this area who "get a little loopy" (to quote a State Highway official) when we get this kind of accumulation. Better to stay put if you can.

It is lovely though...first time we have had what promises to be a "White Christmas" in a number of years.