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PORTLAND, Oregon – With Thanksgiving travel approaching, Oregon transportation officials are reminding drivers to prepare vehicles now for winter driving across mountain passes and wet coastal highways. From Portland to Eugene, motorists are being urged to complete maintenance checks and pack emergency kits before the state’s first significant snow and ice events arrive later this month.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, early November is the best time to inspect tires, check antifreeze, replace wipers, and test batteries. Every car should also carry a winter emergency kit that includes blankets, a flashlight, jumper cables, bottled water, snacks, and traction aids such as chains, sand, or kitty litter…