"A winter storm is expected in the Columbia River Gorge, mountain passes, and possibly Portland area this week

The Lincoln County Assessor and Tax Collector wish to make property owners aware of potential adjustments to property tax bills as a result of damage from the January winter storm. Property owners who experienced damage or destruction resulting in a loss of real market value can apply to have their property reassessed, which may result in an adjustment to property taxes owed or already paid.

Hazardous winter driving weather is far from done in Oregon as freezing rain, heavy snow and high winds continued in several area of the state. The expected Wednesday thaw never quite materialized as roads in western Oregon remained slick in many areas. Ice covered trees and branches brought down power lines while highway crews continued their battle with the elements. The National Weather Service forecast for Thursday and Friday call for continued freezing rain in the Coast Range, the Columbia River Gorge, Portland area and the Cascades.

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

The first winter storm of 2024 to hit Lincoln City and surrounding towns left most of the area glazed in an ever thickening sheath of ice. From D River to Roads End the falling rain clung to road signs and cars and gutters forming icicles that caused the town to shimmer against the dull gray sky surrounding us. 

WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service has issued a sneaker wave warning for our area. Exercise caution along the shoreline and stay away from beached logs.

And despite warnings from posted signs and verbal cautions from passers by people still wandered onto the beaches without a moments hesitancy. "I don't want to see anyone hurt, "said an onlooker at the D River wayside which was packed with sightseers, "but they sure would deserve it if they did."

“Shore Acres has special underwater topography that can create huge waves if conditions are right so we are hopeful with it being winter and king tides, we’ll see some action.”

National Weather Service Portland issued a Special Weather Statement, calling for icy roads for a large portion of the Pacific Northwest.