New Winter Storm Warning issued through Tuesday
/Moderate to Heavy snowfall is expected Monday. Heavy snow is expected over the Cascade passes Monday with 1 to 2 feet of snow. Blizzard conditions possible mountains and east of Cascades Heaviest snow will be Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
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Following a beautifully clear, cold, blue sky weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Southern Oregon and Northern California for the potential of severe winter snow. Up to 30 inches of snow may fall in the highest elevations with blizzard conditions at pass levels. The heaviest snows are expected Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
Snow in the basin is expected to begin in the overnight hours of Monday, January 3, 2022. New snow totals in the Basin of 2 to 6 inches are expected. With the potential of 12 inches in higher Basin elevations.
The NWS is discouraging travel during the storm. If you must travel, bring some extra supplies and your emergency kit with you. You never know when passes may close and you may be stuck in traffic for an extended period. Be sure to bring blankets, medications, food, water, flashlight, tire chains, and fully charged cell phone.
Before hitting the road, be aware of the current regional conditions on the 90+ cameras, KFN Weather Camera Network presented by Ace Towing (klamathfallsnews.org/cameras). Monitor road closures and updates at tripcheck.com (Oregon) or quickmap.dot.ca.gov (California) and know the current forecast at www.weather.gov/Medford.
The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
7-Day Forecast for Klamath Falls, Ore.
Detailed Forecast
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 24 by 8pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. High near 38. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 30. West southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 6700 feet after midnight. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
239 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
South Central Oregon Cascades, Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit
WNTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY
Heavy snow expected. Blowing and drifting snow is likely to lead to blizzard conditions with white-out conditions possible, at times, in areas exposed to winds from the south through west. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches in most areas, with 5 to 10 inches expected on Siskiyou Summit. Wind gusts 55 to 75 mph are likely in areas exposed to high winds, especially along ridges and passes above 5000 foot elevations.
WHERE
All areas including Interstate 5 at Siskiyou Summit, Highway 66 between Ashland and Keno, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods, and all roads in the Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and Willamette Pass areas.
WHEN
From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
The heaviest snow is expected late Monday morning through early Monday evening when snowfall rates are likely to exceed 1 inch per hour. Snowfall rates in the Crater and Diamond Lake areas could exceed 3 inches per hour Monday afternoon making travel extremely difficult to impossible.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
239 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
Klamath Basin
Including the cities of Altamont and Klamath Falls
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
Winds will continue to increase today through Monday, likely peaking late Monday morning through mid-afternoon Monday. Snow is likely to begin Monday morning.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, 2 to 6 of new snow expected. Wind gusts 35 to 55 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning: Generally areas north and west of Klamath Falls including portions of Highway 140 and along Highway 97 in the Klamath Basin.
For the Winter Weather Advisory: The Klamath Falls area south and eastward in Klamath County.
WHEN
From 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible, at times, in the warning area. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near whiteout conditions, at times, especially in areas prone to strong southerly winds. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes Monday into early Tuesday. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches possibly leading to power outages.
Snow is likely to begin Monday morning from north to south with time. The heaviest snow is most likely to occur Monday afternoon with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, at times.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
239 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
Northern & Eastern Klamath County, Western Lake County
Including the cities of Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Sprague River
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
*Gusty winds will continue to increase peaking from northwest to southeast with time during the day on Monday. Snow is likely to begin around 4 AM PST Monday morning.
Heavy snow and blowing and drifting snow expected. Total new snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches for most of the area north of Highway 140 and 3 to 7 inches south of Highway 140. Winds gusts 45 to 75 mph at times, especially over the higher terrain and in areas open to winds from the south and southwest.
WHERE
All areas, especially highways 97, 140, and 31.
WHEN
From 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Snow is likely to begin around 4 AM PST Monday morning. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hours are expected during the daylight hours of Monday along and near Highway 97 from about Chiloquin to La Pine. This snow, coupled with strong winds, is likely to result in poor visibility conditions with whiteout/blizzard conditions, at times, in that area.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
239 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
Modoc County, Central & Eastern Lake County
Including the cities of Adin, Alturas, Canby, Likely, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
Gusty winds will continue to increase today through Monday and are likely to peak Monday afternoon at 55 to 75 mph. Snow is likely to begin around 10 AM PST across northwest Lake County through 4 PM PST Monday in the Warner Mountains.
For the Winter Storm Warning, high winds, snow, and blowing snow expected. Total new snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Wind gusts 55 to 75 mph.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, gusty winds, snow, and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting 35 to 55 mph.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning: Winter Rim, the Warner Mountains, Highways 395 and 31 from Valley Falls northward, Highway 97 east of Lakeview, and Highway 299 over the Warner Mountains.
For the Winter Weather Advisory: The Silver Lake and Fort Rock areas in northern Lake County and much of the remainder of Modoc County.
WHEN
From 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible, at times, in the warning area. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near whiteout conditions, at times, especially in areas prone to strong southerly winds. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes Monday into early Tuesday. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches possibly leading to power outages.
Snow is likely to begin between 10 AM PST and 4 PM PST Monday from northwest to southeast. The heaviest snow is most likely to occur Monday afternoon into Monday evening.
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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