UPDATE: COCC cancels classes Wednesday, and other weather closures
Published 8:15 am Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Snow covers rows of buses at Bend-La Pine Schools' bus barn in January 2017.
The following schools, services and businesses had closures or delays on Wednesday:
Schools and colleges
Central Oregon Community College is closed. The campus announced a complete closure Wednesday after previously announcing a delay until 10 a.m.
All Bend-La Pine Schools are closed today due to the poor road conditions.
According to the school district’s communication director, Scott Maben, there will be no after-school activities as well.
Jefferson County schools are closed.
Redmond and Culver schools are on a two-hour delay, according to an email notice.
Crook County Schools are also on a two-hour delay.
Oregon State University-Cascades delayed campus opening until 11 a.m.
Courts
Deschutes County Circuit Court is closed.
Jefferson and Crook County Circuit Courts delayed opening until 10 a.m.
Garbage service
Cascade Disposal and Republic Services canceled trash pick-up Wednesday.
“Our plan is to get all customers serviced by Saturday, 1/20 if weather allows,” Cascade Disposal said in an announcement. “Yard debris and tree collection has been suspending until further notice. The office will be closed today.”
Mosaic medical pharmacy hours of operation
Due to weather conditions, Mosaic health centers and pharmacies around the region will be operating remotely or experiencing delayed starts as follows:
Closed: Madras High School-Based Health Center, Crook Kids School-Based Health Center, Mobile Clinic, Mosaic Dental – Madras
Remote operations all day: Bend High School-Based Health Center, Mountain View School-Based Health Center, Sisters School-Based Health Center, Harriman Health Center
Remote operations until 1 p.m.: East Bend Health Center, Connors Health Center, Courtney Health Center, Lynch School-Based Health Center, Redmond High School-Based Health Center
10 a.m. delayed start: Madras Health Center, Redmond Health Center, Prineville Health Center.
Banking
All Mid Oregon Credit Union locations will be on a two-hour delay, opening at 11 a.m. Members are encouraged to manage their accounts using digital banking.