PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wednesday’s winter storm was a rare occurrence for Portland and nearby Oregon towns, with Jan. 21, 1943, being the only date in history to top the heavy snowfall.

Although snow is no longer falling in most Oregon towns, it has already blanketed many roads, cars, backyards and more — but it isn’t all bad. Some Portlanders have been inspired by the storm, taking the opportunity to snowboard in their favorite local parks or creating their own snow sculptures.

  • Hello Kitty snow sculpture
    Hello Kitty snow sculpture made by 11-year-old twin girls in Portland, OR, on Feb. 22, 2023. (Courtesy: Jen Soutavong)
  • Snow-coated road closed sign
    Snow-coated road closed sign on Feb. 22, 2023. (KOIN)
  • Troutdale snow Courtesy: Ronald Ruhl
    Snow in Troutdale, OR, on Feb. 22, 2023. (Courtesy: Ronald Ruhl)
  • NE Portland food cart pod snow (KOIN)
    Snow covers a Northeast Portland food cart pod on Feb. 23, 2023. (KOIN)
  • Snow-covered streets, cars NE Portland (KOIN)
    Snow piles on the streets and cars of a Northeast Portland neighborhood on Feb. 23, 2022. (KOIN)
  • Shelter dog plays in snow (Courtesy Laura Klink)
    Oregon Humane Society shelter pet Gunner plays in the snow on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Laura Klink)
  • Shelter dog plays in snow at Oregon Humane Society
    Oregon Humane Society shelter dog Oliver plays in the snow on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy Laura Klink)
  • Tigard snow pics (Courtesy: Sharon Dorsett)
    Road in Tigard covered in snow on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Sharon Dorsett)
  • Snow coats tree leaves in Tigard, OR
    Snow coats tree leaves in Tigard, OR, on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Sharon Dorsett)
  • A snowman in Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood during the winter snow storm on Thursday, February 23, 2023. (KOIN)
  • Snow covers trees in Northwest Portland
    Snow covers trees in Northwest Portland on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Jozell Johnson)
  • Sun rises on a snow day in Stayton, OR
    Sun rises on a snow day in Stayton, OR, on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Rosaura Dobles)
  • Backyard in Stayton, OR, coated with snow
    Backyard in Stayton, OR, coated with snow on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Rosaura Dobles)
  • Beaverton resident measures about 9 inches of snow
    Beaverton resident measures about 9 inches of snow. (Courtesy: Derek Lyon)
  • Portland snowman wears Timbers merch
    Portland snowman wears Timbers merch on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Sarah Dys)
  • Portland Public Schools buses covered in snow
    Portland Public Schools buses covered in snow on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Carol E Heacock)
  • Fallen tree limbs in Chapman Square
    Fallen tree limbs in Chapman Square on Feb. 23, 2023. (KOIN)
  • Fallen tree limbs in Chapman Square
    Fallen tree limbs in Chapman Square on Feb. 23, 2023. (KOIN)
  • Snowboarder rides down Cathedral Park on Feb. 23, 2023
    Snowboarder rides down Cathedral Park on Feb. 23, 2023. (Courtesy: Barry Winestock)
  • Tree down in Portland, OR's SW Park Blocks
    Tree down in Portland, OR’s SW Park Blocks on Feb. 23, 2023.(KOIN)

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