I-84 reopens in eastern Oregon after severe weather closures [Video]

Severe weather prompted several I-84 closures Thursday, including both directions of the interstate between La Grande and Baker City.

BOISE, Idaho — A widespread winter storm prompted multiple closures on Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon on Thursday, Feb. 13.

I-84 is back open after closing between La Grande (Exit 265) and Baker City (Exit 302) in both directions. The area experienced blowing and drifting snow with no visibility, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Heavy snow and gusty winds also closed westbound I-84 to trucks Thursday afternoon between Ontario (Exit 374) and Baker City (Exit 302). ODOT said westbound access was limited to local traffic traveling home or to work in areas between Ontario and La Grande.

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