Friday night storm could bring several feet of snow to mountains
/Expect snowy, windy weather this weekend as a strong storm system passes through the area. Heavy accumulating snow is expected above 2500 feet, with gusty winds over high terrain, along the coast, and across the East Side. Significant travel delays are possible, especially over the mountain passes. Power outages are possible. Be safe, and be prepared!
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MEDFORD, Ore. - Another strong winter storm system will arrive Friday and is expected to produce heavy mountain snow, especially along the Cascades, Siskiyous, and Mt. Shasta area. 1- to 2-feet of snow is possible Friday through Saturday.
Travel is likely to become very difficult or impossible during these periods.
Be prepared! Check your vehicle tires, battery, wiper blades, brakes, heater, fluids, and lights. Don’t forget a full tank of gas and tire chains! Ready an emergency kit with first aid, food, water, flashlights, blankets, a phone charger, and warm clothes.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Stay tuned for updates!
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022
South Central Oregon Cascades
Siskiyou Mountains
Southern Oregon Cascades
Including the areas of Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, except up to 2 feet near Mount Ashland Ski area and Crater Lake. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph over exposed terrain.
WHERE
South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes Mt Ashland Ski Road and the road to Crater Lake. Lake of the Woods on highway 140, highway 66, and interstate 5 towards Siskiyou Summit.
WHEN
From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, with occasional whiteout conditions. The combination of strong winds and snow loading on trees could cause tree branches or trees to fall.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The heaviest snowfall is expected between 10 PM PST tonight and 10 AM PST Saturday, with snowfall rates between 1-2 inches per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022
Klamath Basin
Northern and Eastern Klamath County
Western Lake County
Including the cities Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Chemult.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, Highway 97 north of Modoc Point and the higher terrain near Winter Rim.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, all other areas within Klamath and western Lake County.
WHEN
From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility resulting in brief whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent, or likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022
South Central Siskiyou County
North, Central, and Southeast Siskiyou County
Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud, Pondosa, Bray and Tennant
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY
WHAT
Heavy wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 22 inches, except up to 3 feet towards the Mount Shasta Ski area. Wind gusting as high as 45 mph, will cause reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
WHERE
South Central Siskiyou County, including all areas along I-5 and highway 89, Grass Lake on highway 97 as well as Mt. Shasta City, Dunsmuir, McCloud and Tennant.
WHEN
From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The combination of snow loading on trees and gusty winds could bring down trees or tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Heavy snow rates between 1-2 inches per hour are expected tonight. This in combination with strong winds will result in occasional blizzard like conditions with visibility below a half mile near Weed (including I-5) and possibly as far south as Mt. Shasta City. The timing for blizzard like conditions is expected to be between 9 PM and 1 AM PST tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022
Central Siskiyou County
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET
WHAT
Heavy wet snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph within Shasta Valley.
WHERE
Elevations above 3000 feet within Central Siskiyou County. This includes Forrest Mountain Summit on Highway 3 and Interstate 5 near Weed and Hilt.
WHEN
From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds may cause tree damage.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
1-2 inches per hour snowfall rates are expected tonight, especially towards Weed. This in combination with the strong winds will cause occasional blizzard like conditions with visibility below a half mile near Weed (including I-5) and possibly as far south as Mt. Shasta City. The timing for these blizzard like conditions are expected to be between 9 PM and 1 AM PST tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022
Modoc County
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, and Likely
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches expected. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain.
WHERE
Modoc County including Cedar Pass on highway 299.
WHEN
From 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The main hazard driving the Winter Storm Warning will be blowing snow which will reduce visibilities resulting in occasional whiteout conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
TRAVEL & ROAD CONDITIONS
NWS Advisory Levels
A Winter Weather Advisory will be issued for any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning.
A Winter Storm Watch is issued when there is the potential for significant and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours. It does not mean that significant and hazardous winter weather will occur.
A Blizzard Warning means that the following conditions are occurring or expected within the next 12 to 18 hours.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when a significant combination of hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent.
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