January 5, 2022 4:10 a.m.

Travelers throughout Oregon should prepare as dangerous winter weather persists this week, making road conditions treacherous.

A release from the Oregon Department of Transportation said around the state, drivers have found themselves stuck by winter weather and in need of an emergency kit. Slides, snow, high water and trees can all block roads. Those driving should carry:

*Chains

*Flashlight

*Cell phone and charger

*Food and water

*Flares

*Tools

*Maps

*Blankets

*Extra clothes

*First aid kit

*Ice scraper

ODOT said the forecast for the next few days offers little relief. Drivers should expect snow in the higher elevations, some road closures, and rain in lower elevations, which are already saturated.