More snow overnight; up to 24-36 inches in highest elevations
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MEDFORD, Ore. - A strong low is anticipated to bring 2 to 3 feet of snow to the Mt. Shasta City area this evening through Tuesday night.
There will be potential for up to 1 to 2 feet or snow in the mountains with this event, although the totals should be on the lower side in Oregon as the greatest moisture is focused over California.
It will be windy in many of the valleys and along the coast as a front moves inland this evening through Tuesday morning.
Conditions will be hazardous to those traveling through northern California, across the passes in the Southern Oregon Cascades, and for areas east of the Cascade in portions of Klamath and western Lake Counties this evening through Tuesday night.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
232 PM PST Mon Mar 27 2023
KLAMATH BASIN
NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY
WESTERN LAKE COUNTY
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Chemult.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 AM PDT TUESDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 AM PDT TUESDAY
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, central and north-central Klamath County as well as the mountains in far western Lake County. This includes areas along Highway 97 between Modoc Point and south of Crescent, areas across eastern Klamath including Sprague River, Beatty, Bly, and portions of Highway 140 between Dairy to the west of Lakeview.
The Winter Weather Advisory includes far northern Klamath County from Crescent north and southern Klamath south of Modoc Point, including Klamath Falls and surrounding areas.
WHEN
Until 11:00 AM PDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are possible tonight through Tuesday morning in the warning area. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions. *
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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. 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
232 PM PST Mon Mar 27 2023
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES
SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS
SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES
Including the cities of Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 AM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 AM PDT TUESDAY BELOW 5000 FEET
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning above 5000 feet, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
For the Winter Weather Advisory below 5000 feet, snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, areas above 5000 feet elevation in the south-central Oregon Cascades including portions of Highway 62 near Crater Lake and Crater Lake National Park.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas below 5000 feet, including Union Creek and Diamond Lake. This also includes portions of Highways 62, 230, and 138.
WHEN
Until 11:00 AM PDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected at times in the warning area tonight through Tuesday morning. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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. 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
232 PM PST Mon Mar 27 2023
NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST SISKIYOU COUNTY
Including the cities of Pondosa, Bray, and Tennant.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 AM PDT WEDNESDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11:00 PM THIS EVENING TO 5:00 PM PDT TUESDAY
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting up to 65 mph over exposed areas.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches. Winds gusting to 30 to 50 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, southeast Siskiyou County. This includes the community of Tennant, and surrounding higher terrain.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas north of Tennant and portions of Highway 97 in eastern Siskiyou County.
WHEN
For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5:00 AM PDT Wednesday.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11:00 PM this evening to 5:00 PM PDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The heaviest snow is expected tonight through Tuesday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected in the warning area Monday night through Tuesday morning. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibility and occasional whiteout conditions.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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. 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
232 PM PST Mon Mar 27 2023
CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY
SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY
Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, and McCloud.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the Mount Shasta area, including along I-5 from Weed to Dunsmuir and Highway 89. Total storm accumulations of 2 to 4 feet in the Ski Bowl area. Winds gusting up to 65 mph near Weed and over the higher mountains with winds gusting to around 20 to 40 mph elsewhere.
WHERE
Southern Siskiyou County. This includes areas south of Weed along Interstate 5, portions of Highway 97 near and just east of Weed, and Highway 89 east of Mount Shasta.
WHEN
Until 5:00 AM PDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected tonight through Tuesday morning. Snowfall rates will lower Tuesday afternoon but then are expected to increase again Tuesday evening and night. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibility and occasional whiteout conditions.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. Do not detour during winter storms. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. 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
232 PM PST Mon Mar 27 2023
MODOC COUNTY
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, and Canby.
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY
WHAT
In western Modoc County, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches. For the rest of Modoc County, snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to around 30 to 50 mph.
WHERE
For the warning area, Western Modoc County including: Tionesta, Day, and portions of Highway 139 northwest of Canby.
For the Advisory, this includes portions of central and eastern Modoc County including Canby, and Lookout as well as areas near and over the Warner Mountains.
WHEN
From 11:00 PM this evening to 5:00 PM PDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The heaviest snowfall is expected late tonight through Tuesday morning. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour tonight through Tuesday morning. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions.
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. Do not detour during winter storms. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. 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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