Snowflakes started falling across the Willamette Valley this morning — dusting roads, plants and backyard furniture with white flurries. As cold weather moves across the state, much of Oregon is under winter storm or weather warnings from the National Weather Service through Friday.

Snow is starting to fall across the southern and mid-Willamette Valley. It will arrive in the Portland area by 8 a.m. Several school districts have already announced closures ahead of the winter weather.