Thursday's predicted wintry weather worked its way north across the Portland area as temperatures hovered just above the freezing point. Despite predictions that the area could be coated by as many as 6 inches of snow, little more than flurries and some sleet fell.

And Thursday evening, ice developing on MAX lines shut or slowed down lines and stranded commuters at TriMet light-rail stations.

Still, many school district leaders delayed classes and later canceled them.

Stuart Tomlinson's 1:15 p.m. Portland forecast says there is little chance that the freezing rain and snow falling across the metro area will accumulate much even though the temperature is dropping.

"The high temperature at noon was 32 degrees at Portland International Airport. It could drop as low as 30, before gradually warming up at around 4 a.m. Friday. By afternoon, the temperature is expected to rise into the 40s," Tomlinson reports.

Here's a running list of what has been reported so far:

4:53 p.m.: All MAX lines are delayed due to icy conditions, and shuttle buses are providing service for portions of the red and blue lines, TriMet officials said.

12:30 p.m.: The Oregonian's Stuart Tomlinson reports: "3 reasons we didn't get as much snow as forecast"

Wood Village closes city offices for Thursday afternoon, cancels evening events

11:55 a.m.: More reports of snow across the Portland area now than earlier today. Here are some reports from Twitter.

Getting a snowy mix near the zoo on Hwy 26 now...#pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/1R4nAtDsnG — Lynn Masterson (@LynnMasterson1) November 13, 2014

Snowing now for real in #swpdx on top of the sleet. #pdxtst — Amy Wang (@ORAmyW) November 13, 2014

Steady snow in Hillsdale right now. #pdxtst — Spencer (@spencer_pdx) November 13, 2014

11:40 a.m.: Consider this a reminder: Just because it's not snowing in Portland, doesn't mean it's not snowing all around Portland. The Oregonian's Rebecca Woolington reports: "Driver loses control in ice, snow on Oregon 6, crashes into Gales Creek"

Snow drifts blocked roads in northern Oregon and the Cascades mountains passes. Sixteen inches of snow came to Portland on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 1937, paralyzing traffic for several days. Sally Brown found her car buried under the deep covering.

11:35 a.m.: The Oregonian's Lynne Palombo reports: "Normal winter storms in Oregon"

11:29 a.m.: TriMet is removing the chains from its buses.

11:08 a.m.: The Oregonian's Stuart Tomlinson reports: "Forecast for widespread snow: TV weather forecasters were for the most part skeptical"

Portland State University is open for classes.

10:25 a.m.: The Oregonian's Wendy Owen reports: "Beaverton schools Superintendent Jeff Rose a hero on Twitter for closing schools"

9:56 a.m.: The Oregonian's Betsy Hammond reports: "Portland Rescue Mission adding beds, open all day too, to help homeless through cold snap"

9:52 a.m.: Twitter users react to the lack of snow across the Portland area.

“Daddy, tell me about the time they closed school because it was 35 and drizzly?”

“But which time, son?”#pdxtst — Aaron Hockley (@ahockley) November 13, 2014

If this is our winter storm for the season, I will be VERY unhappy. #Snowpocalypse2014part2 #pdxtst #Portland #PDX — Sagar Trika (@BlazersBySagar) November 13, 2014

Portlanders stand tall in face of storm. pic.twitter.com/DvBc4pjuWH — Tom Wolfe (@wolfetj) November 13, 2014

I feel bad for parents who have work/financial issues due to absurd school closure decisions. #pdxtst — Aaron Hockley (@ahockley) November 13, 2014

School closed! Work cancelled!! Time to go play in the sno....ooooooh :(. Well, time to get out those rain shovels... #SNOVEMBER #pdxtst — Sheryl Murray (@Sheryl_Murray) November 13, 2014

Portland marks its first overreaction of many this season over the "threat of snow" #pdxtst How are you hunkering down for #SnowPocalypse14? — The PDX Beat (@thePDXbeat) November 13, 2014

9:30 a.m.: The Oregonian's Mary Mooney reports: "Portland-area yarn stores shut, adjust hours due to weather." You can honestly say that now it is a true weather catastrophe (tongue firmly in cheek).

7:23 a.m.: The Oreonian's Benjamin Brink offers this video from U.S. 26 at Sylvan.

7:16 a.m.: Ice on Capitol Highway.

A lot of slipping and sliding on Capitol Hwy. Freezing rain has hit #pdxtraffic #pdxtst — Joseph Rose (@josephjrose) November 13, 2014

7:15 a.m.: Beaverton School District is closing. That's a change from earlier delay.

UPDATE: Beaverton School District: Closed

Estacada School District: Late start

Super cold, very windy and rain freezing in spots in Tualatin. #pdxtst — Susan Gage (@sngager) November 13, 2014

7:09 a.m.: Beaverton School District superintendent Tweets that school is canceled:

People of BSD: We are closing our schools for the day due to weather predictions and safety concerns for the afternoon commute. Be well. — Jeff Rose (@DrJeffRose) November 13, 2014

7:06 a.m.: Report from The Oregonian's Jolene Krawczak (aka @jlkraw) in Oregon City says there is a layer of ice there.

7:05 a.m.: Good news from The Oregonian's Joseph Rose, aka @pdxcommute:

How easy is mornings Portland commute? Ramp meters aren't even on at I 84/33rd ave #pdxtraffic http://t.co/Jkic6VNoPx pic.twitter.com/aCwP52Xm5s — Joseph Rose (@josephjrose) November 13, 2014

7:01 a.m.:

Drive from PDX to Hillsboro was not bad. Roads a bit wet. Could see signs of snow as soon as I got over West Hills, tho #pdxtst #Snovember — Hillsboro Reporter (@HlsboroReporter) November 13, 2014

7 a.m.: The Oregonian's Allan Brettman reports that Portland General Electric is ready for winter-like weather. He writes: "A full complement of about 80 Portland General Electric work crews has been mobilized along with contract crews to prepare for Thursday's expected winter-like conditions."

6:57 a.m.: And a few more school changes. Click links for specifics.

Oregon College of Art & Craft: Closed

Catlin Gabel School: Closed

6:54 a.m.: The Oregonian's Allan Brettman reports that Portland International Airport is open for takeoffs and landings. Travelers should still check with their airline before heading out. A few flights have been canceled alerady.

6:50 a.m.: A few more school schedule adjustments.

Oregon Episcopal School: 8:45 a.m. opening

Art Institute of Portland: Late start

International School in Southwest Portland: Late start

6:46 a.m.: Do you have weather photos to share? Add the #OBNpics tag and we'll consider picking it up on OregonLive. Here's an example from @AliManzano.

6:45 a.m.: Not too bad at Sylvan -- where it often is the worst.

6:36 a.m: A smattering of school adjustments (announcements are definitely slowing).

Portland Christian Schools: Late start

Gladstone School District: Late start

West Hills Learning Center in Southwest Portland: Late start

6:35 a.m.: A big round of delays for Marion County schools: Salem-Keizer School District; Mt. Angel School District; Marion School District; St. Paul School District; Willamette ESD; Marion, Polk and Yamhill Centers; Woodburn School District; Silver Falls School District; Gervais School District.

6:34 a.m.: A little lightness from @drnormal:

6:25 a.m.: And the hits on school start times keep coming. Click the links for details.

West Hills Montessori in Southwest Portland and Lake Oswego: Late start

Multnomah University: Late start

Jesuit High School: Late start

6:20 a.m.: The Oregonian's Rosemarie Stein has her morning traffic post up and rolling. So far, all is clear. Here's how it opens: "The earliest commuters are probably thanking the skies this morning as most roads in the metro area are fairly clear. Drivers will see a mix of ice pellets, snow flurries and just regular cold rain as the temperatures are generally in the mid-30s." Return for updates and to follow the traffic map.

OK. I'm heading out into #pdxtraffic morning commute. Any must-see stuff? Seems pretty normal so far. #trimet — Joseph Rose (@josephjrose) November 13, 2014

Just got the #pps robocall. Two-hour late start while school officials "monitor the weather." #pdxtst — Michelle Brence (@mbrence) November 13, 2014

6:15 a.m.: Thankfully, this winter storm now has a name: "Bozeman." You can send your notes of appreciation to The Weather Channel.

6:10 a.m.: And, yet, more school notices. Click the links for specifics.

Banks School District: Late start

David Douglas School District: Closed

Gresham School District: Closed

Riverdale School District: Late start

Parkrose School District: Closed

Clackamas Community College: Closed

Carson Center at Mid-Columbia Children's Council: Closed

6:04 a.m.: More school announcements rolling in. Click the links for specifics.

North Clackamas School District: Late start; no kindergarten (morning or afternoon)

Centennial School District: Late start

Ridgefield and La Center School districts: Late start

Portland Public Schools: Late start

Central Catholic High School: Late start

Western Mennonite School in Salem: Late start

Battle Ground School District: Late start

5:53 a.m.: Another roundup of school adjustments. Click the links for specifics.

Horizon Christian School in Hood River: Closed

Pilgrim Lutheran School in Beaverton: Late start

Reynolds School District: Closed

Hillsboro School District: Late start; morning kindergarten canceled

Newberg School District: Late start; morning kindergarten canceled

Sherwood School District: Late start; morning kindergarten canceled

5:45 a.m.:

Freezing rain falling near Findley Elementary in Cedar Mill. How's the weather where you are? #pdxtst #pdxtraffic — Kjerstin Gabrielson (@KjGabrielson) November 13, 2014

5:44 a.m.:

5:43 a.m.: Stuart Tomlinson's forecast story offers this: "A wintry mix of light snow and sleet is falling from the Portland metropolitan area south to Salem Thursday, as the beginnings of a winter storm begins its march across the region."

5:42 a.m.: Another few school adjustments. Click the links for specifics.

Warner Pacific College: Late start

St. Mary's Academy: Late start

5:40 a.m.: City of Portland says its offices will open on time; may close early if weather turns nasty.

5:35 a.m.: Another batch of school adjustments. Click the links for specifics.

Forest Grove schools: Late start

Evergreen School District: Late state

Tigard-Tualatin School District: Late start

Beaverton School District: Late start

5:27 a.m.: Here are a list of school delays and closings. Click the links for specifics.

German American School of Portland: Late start

Steveneson-Carson School District: Closed

Washougal School District: Closed

Hood River County Schools: Late start

Salem-Keizer schools: late start; no morning kindergarten

Portland Community College: Late start

5:24 a.m.: Here's your morning weather map:

AIR & RAIL TRAVEL

If you're flying out of Portland International Airport, you can check the

Riding Amtrak? Check for service alerts

PREPARATIONS

You may find your workplace shut down, the roads a mess and yourself at home. If so, reporter Janet Eastman has suggestions for what you might do to take care of your home before you curl up with a good book or hit the hill with a sled.

And other suggestions to help you get ready:

As wintery weather approaches, is your vehicle prepared for snow?

Prepare for a power outage before the lights go out

Winter is arriving fast: Prepare your trees, yard and house

Protect pets from the cold weather by keeping them safe indoors

TWEET TO #PDXTST

Follow along with the Twitter feed for the Portland area weather hashtag #pdxtst:

-- The Oregonian