Heavy snow returns again through Thursday night - 2 feet possible in mountains
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This winter weather alert is courtesy Ace Towing, 541.884.9388.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of the Klamath Basin through late Thursday night.
MEDFORD, Ore. - Heavy snow will develop as snow levels rise on Thursday. Snow levels will begin near 2000 feet early Thursday, rise to 3500 to 4500 feet Thursday afternoon then 5000+ feet Thursday night.
Snow levels lower from the northwest on Friday as the precipitation becomes lighter.
Snow levels in the Mount Shasta Region will be lower but may eventually rise to between 4500 and 5500 feet on Friday. Heavy snow is expected to fall along the I-5 corridor in the Mt. Shasta Region with lesser amounts on Siskiyou Summit.
Always carry chains when planning to drive in winter conditions and give yourself extra travel time.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
959 AM PST Wed Mar 89 2023
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES
SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS
SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES
Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Howard Prairie.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
WHAT
Heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 22 inches are possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
WHERE
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. Including portions of highways 140, 138, 230, and 58, as well as the road up to the Mt. Ashland Ski area.
WHEN
From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The is a very high chance snowfall rates could reach or exceed 1"/hr Thursday night.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
959 AM PST Wed Mar 89 2023
KLAMATH BASIN
NORTHERN KLAMATH COUNTY
EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY
WESTERN LAKE COUNTY
CENTRAL LAKE COUNTY
EASTERN LAKE COUNTY
Including the cities of Crescent, Chemult, and Valley Falls.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
WHAT
Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches are possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.
WHERE
The Klamath Basin and most of Klamath County from highway 97 east and Western & Southern Lake County including a portion of highway 140 east of Lakeview.
WHEN
From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel.
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
959 AM PST Wed Mar 89 2023
MODOC COUNTY
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, and Adin.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
WHAT
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4vinches possible. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.
WHERE
Southern and eastern Modoc County, including the Warner Mountains and Warner Mountain Summit.
WHEN
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel.
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.
The 2022-23 Winter Weather Alerts are brought to you by Ace Towing, 541-884-9388.
Ace Towing provides emergency roadside service and help with lockouts, & jumpstarts, they can help if you run out of fuel, and of course, they have collision towing. Put Ace Towing’s number in your phone so you have it when you need it most, 541-884-9388.
Ace Towing reminds you that when you see emergency lights for any vehicle on the side of the road, please slow down and move over.