Winter Weather Advisory issued through Thursday evening; up to 10 inches of snow expected in mountains
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MEDFORD, Ore. - Cold air remains over Southwest Oregon and Northern California, and another storm system will move down the coast tonight and bring widespread snow.
The greatest impact will occur from the Cascades west and includes elevations all the way down to the coast. The coastal mountains will be particularly hard hit with up to 2 feet of snow possible.
The worst snow impacts move into Northern California later Thursday into Friday as the storm continues to slide south along the coast.
If you have travel plans anywhere in Southwest Oregon and Northern California over the next couple of days, be prepared for wintry conditions. Remember to check road conditions before venturing out!
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1253 PM PST Wed Feb 22 2023
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Including the cities of Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts up to 10 inches.
WHERE
South Central Oregon Cascades, Siskiyou Mountains, and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes highway 138, Diamond Lake Junction on Highway 230, Highways 62, 140, 66, and 58. Interstate 5.
WHEN
From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
IMPACTS
Plan on snow covered roads.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Road snow accumulation is more likely at night, then the chance for additional road snow decreases shortly after daybreak Thursday.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
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.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1253 PM PST Wed Feb 22 2023
Central Siskiyou County
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with up to 12 inches just south of Weed. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow is expected. Total snow accumulation is 3 to 6 inches.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, Interstate 5 near Weed and highway 97 northeast of Weed.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, Interstate 5 from Gazelle to near Weed.
WHEN
From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates Thursday night could approach an inch per hour near Weed and highway 97 Thursday night.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
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 visibility. 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.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1253 PM PST Wed Feb 22 2023
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
WHAT
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, with local amounts of up to 24 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.
WHERE
For the Winter Storm Warning, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County, this includes Tennant. For the Winter Weather Advisory, portions of Highway 97.
WHEN
From 4 PM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall rates Thursday night could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour in the warning area.
View area weather and webcams at https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/cameras
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 visibility. 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.
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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