Strong winter storm to hit Basin; Winter Storm Warning issued
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MEDFORD, Ore. - A strong winter storm will impact the region Wednesday into Thursday. Moderate to heavy snow is anticipated above 2500 ft. Light snow possible down to 1500 ft early Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
Strong south-to-southwest winds will lead to blowing snow east of the Cascades and in the Shasta Valley and result in periods of reduced visibility. Gusts of 30 to 60 mph are expected along the Coast, in the Shasta Valley, east of the Cascades, and across the terrain.
Travel during this time will be extremely difficult, if not impossible. If you must travel, be sure to stock and pack your car’s emergency kit and check road conditions before venturing out.
Travel is strongly discouraged by the National Weather Service because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. NWS reminds, the safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is occurring, 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
1232 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
South Central Oregon Cascades
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit
WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4:00 AM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting at 30 to 50 mph over exposed higher terrain.
WHERE
South Central Oregon Cascades, Southern Oregon Cascades, and Siskiyous and includes Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit and portions of highways 62, 66, 138, 140, and 230.
WHEN
Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Heaviest snow is expected this evening and overnight with snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour at times.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1232 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
South Central Siskiyou County
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County
Including the cities of Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud, Pondosa, Bray and Tennant.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10:00 AM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, but as high as 50 mph over the mountains.
WHERE
South Central Siskiyou County and North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County, including Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud and Tennant. This also includes Interstate 5, Highway 89 and Highway 97 near Grass Lake.
WHEN
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Winds will be strongest along I-5 north of Mount Shasta City to Weed. This area could have local white outs with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour and near blizzard conditions at times. This is most likely this evening and overnight.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1232 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties
Klamath Basin
Northern and Eastern Klamath County
Western Lake County
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Chemult.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10:00 AM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, except up to 45 mph over the mountains.
WHERE
In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties and Modoc County.
In Oregon, Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County.
This includes Dorris, Tulelake, Newell, Klamath Falls, Chemult and Crescent. This also includes highways 97, 140, 31, 139.
WHEN
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow may result in trees down and power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Heaviest snow is expected late tonight into Thursday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1232 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
Modoc County
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, and Likely
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1:00 PM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, except up to 45 mph over the mountains.
WHERE
In California, Modoc County. This includes Canby, Alturas and Adin. This also includes highways 139, 299 and 395.
WHEN
From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Heavy snow may result in trees down and power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Heaviest snow is expected late tonight into Thursday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
359 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
Eastern Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
Including the cities of LaPine and Sunriver
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4:00 PM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches near the crest and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
WHERE
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
WHEN
Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
342 PM PST Wed Nov 30 2022
Northern Oregon Cascades
Cascades in Lane County
Including the cities of Government Camp, Detroit, Santiam Pass, McKenzie Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge, and Willamette Pass.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY
WHAT
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, except 6 to 10 inches above 2500 feet.
WHERE
Northern Oregon Cascades and Cascades in Lane County.
WHEN
Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accumulations will be transitioning to more showery in nature. This will bring horizontal variability to amounts in addition to the elevation variability.
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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