Winter weather returns Sunday night
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This winter weather alert is courtesy Ace Towing, 541.884.9388.
MEDFORD, Ore. - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued From 4:00 PM Sunday to 4:00 PM PST Monday for the Eastern Douglas County Foothills above 2500 feet, South Central Oregon Cascades, and Southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie Lake north.
The Siskiyous are not included in this Advisory.
Oregon highways 62, 138, 140, and 230 will be affected. Total snow accumulations of up to 11 inches in the Cascades and up to 4 inches in the Eastern Douglas County Foothills.
Snowfall will be heaviest Monday morning when rates in the Cascades will approach 1 inch an hour.
Gusty winds will lead to blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility, and could bring down tree branches. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
121 PM PST Sun Nov 27 2022
Northern and Eastern Klamath County
Western Lake County
Including the cities of Crescent, Gilchrist, and Chemult.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PST MONDAY.
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
WHERE
Areas along Highway 97 north of Chiloquin including Chemult and higher mountains above 5500 feet elevation in far eastern Klamath and far western Lake Counties.
WHEN
From midnight tonight to noon PST Monday.
IMPACTS
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall will be heaviest Monday morning.
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. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
121 PM PST Sun Nov 27 2022
South Central Oregon Cascades
Siskiyou Mountains
Southern Oregon Cascades
Including the cities of Crescent Lake and Diamond Lake.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the Cascades with heaviest amounts above 5000 feet. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph and locally up to 50 mph over exposed higher locations in the Cascades, mainly above 5000 feet.
WHERE
South Central Oregon Cascades and Southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie Lake northward. The Siskiyous are not included in this Advisory. Oregon highways 62, 138, 140, and 230 will be affected.
WHEN
From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall will be heaviest late tonight and Monday morning, when rates in the Cascades will approach 1 inch an hour.
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. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
121 PM PST Sun Nov 27 2022
Eastern Douglas County Foothills
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET
WHAT
Snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts of 6 to 10 inches in the mountains above 3500 feet.
WHERE
Eastern Douglas County Foothills above 2500 feet and areas along Highway 138 near Toketee Falls and higher.
WHEN
From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.
IMPACTS
Plan on slippery road conditions.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snowfall will be heaviest late tonight and Monday morning.
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. 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.
The 2022-23 Winter Weather Alerts are brought to you by Ace Towing, 541-884-9388.
Ace Towing provided emergency roadside service and help with lockouts, & jumpstarts, they can help if you run out of fuel, and of course, they have collision towing. Put Ace Towing’s number in your phone so you have it when you need it most, 541-884-9388.
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.