Storm Watch upgraded to Warning

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Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday morning into Sunday afternoon above 3500 feet has now been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.

This Weather Alert is brought to you by Ace Towing.

A series of wet and cold low-pressure systems will move across Northern California and Southern Oregon Saturday through Tuesday likely resulting in heavy snowfall across much of Northern California in Siskiyou County, the Siskiyou Mountains, and the Oregon Cascades.

There is high confidence that feet of snow is likely to fall at elevations above 3500 feet across those areas and even at lower elevations in the Mount Shasta area. This could cause significant travel problems, at times, during the mentioned time period. From 10:00 AM Saturday to 4:00 PM PST Sunday.

Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over high exposed terrain.

Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

The bulk of the snow will fall on Saturday night into Sunday morning. This low-pressure system is likely to be followed by another impacting low-pressure system Sunday night into Tuesday.

A storm system will bring snow to locations above 4000 feet before the snow levels lower to 3000 feet late Sunday. The most snowfall will likely occur in the Cascades for this first bout of the snow. Crater Lake should see 24 to 30 inches with Diamond Lake seeing 18 to 24 inches. Mt Shasta City, Mt. Ashland and the Siskiyous will also see some snow with 12 to 18 inches of fresh powder through the weekend. East of the Cascades, snow will likely spill over with many locations seeing a few inches of snow. The area which will see the most snow will be highway 97 near Chemult with 12 to 18 inches. Finally, be prepared when traveling through snow. Even more snow is in the forecast Sunday night through Tuesday. You can call 511 for Oregon road conditions and for California road conditions call 800-427-ROAD (7623)

LOCATION

Winter Storm Warning:

  • South Central Oregon Cascades including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, and Union Creek. This also includes highways 62, 138, 58, 230, and 232.

  • Eastern slopes of the Central Oregon Cascades. Including La Pine and Sunriver.

  • Northern portions of Klamath County including Highway 97 near Chemult and Crescent, and southeastward to Winter Rim.

  • Eastern Douglas County foothills.

  • Western Siskiyou County above 3500 feet. Including Shasta Valley, Weed, Hilt, and I-5

  • Central Siskiyou county. Including Mt. Shasta City, McCloud, I-5, and CA89.

  • Eastern Siskiyou County above 5500 feet. Including Tennant

Winter Weather Advisory:

  • Highway 140 near Beatty and Bly.

  • US97 in California

DETAILS

Winter Storm Warning:
Heavy wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 24 inches depending on location. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph over exposed terrain.

Winter Weather Advisory:
Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY 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.

A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.

NWS Advisory levels defined.

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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.