Snow and Wind advisories forecast through Monday

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MEDFORD, Ore. - The Medford office of the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and a Wind Advisory for portions of the Klamath Basin.

Low pressure will bring mountain snowfall late today into Monday. The heaviest snowfall is expected early Monday morning over the High Cascades with 1 inch per hour snowfall rates likely (90 percent chance). Snow levels will generally be 5000ft and higher. Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon with low visibility expected, but impacts to roadways should lessen some as road temperatures trend warmer.

A strong front will bring gusty winds to much of the forecast area from late Sunday through Monday. Strongest winds are expected east of the Cascades. Gusty winds at the coast and in higher terrain west of the Cascades. Use extra caution with high-profile vehicles. Power outages possible in strongest winds. Wind direction will be from the west to southwest.

 

Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Medford OR
221 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

South Central Oregon Cascades
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades

Including the cities of Diamond Lake

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. West-southwest wind gusts 30 to 50 mph in exposed areas such as across ridges, peaks, and passes.

* WHERE...High Cascades above 5000 feet including Highway 62 near Crater Lake, Highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake, and Highway 58 near Willamette Pass.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to noon PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility, at times, especially in exposed areas. Gusty winds combined with wet snow could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow with one inch per hour snowfall rates is likely (70 percent chance) Monday morning. Snow will likely continue into Monday afternoon, but road temperatures will warm and impacts to roadways should lessen.

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities. See https://www.tripcheck.com for the latest road conditions.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.

Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 158 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

Northwest Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties
Klamath Basin

Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Altamont, Olene, and Klamath Falls

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5:00 AM TO 11:00 PM MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Tulelake, Klamath Falls and some areas east of Klamath Falls in Klamath County include portions of Highway 140.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

 

Extended Forecast for Klamath Falls, Ore.

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

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