Cold front to move through tonight, issuing Winter Weather Advisory

Cold front to move through tonight, issuing Winter Weather Advisory

Another cold front moving through Southern Oregon and Northern California late tonight into Wednesday will bring another round of snow, even down to some lower elevations. Snow levels will hover around 2000 feet tonight, lowering to 1500 feet in periods of heavier precipitation.

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Strong, wet & cold winter storm on the way

Strong, wet & cold winter storm on the way

A strong, wet, and cold low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy snow to much of Siskiyou County, especially the Mount Shasta area, Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 36 inches are expected in Mt. Shasta City with 2 to 5 inches and wind up to 60 mph is expected in the area including northern and eastern Klamath County.

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Expect continued winter weather through Sunday evening

Expect continued winter weather through Sunday evening

Snow levels will rise ahead of an advancing front. Precipitation will begin late tonight with a wide range of snow levels, mainly above 6000 feet with the potential for terrain influences to result in trapped cold air in valleys. This wintry mix of sleet, snow, and perhaps brief, localized freezing rain has the highest probability of occurring in Klamath County early Sunday morning, around 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cascade Mountain passes through Thursday morning

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cascade Mountain passes through Thursday morning

Periods of light to moderate snow expected in the Southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward as well as on the Siskiyou Mountains near Mount Ashland.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected from Lake of the Woods northward. 2 to 6 inches is generally expected south of Lake of the Woods, including in the Siskiyou Mountains.

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Approaching winter storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow to highest elevations; Watches and Warnings issued [UPDATED]

Approaching winter storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow to highest elevations; Watches and Warnings issued [UPDATED]

Heavy snow over the Cascades, near Mount Shasta, and in higher terrain of the east side is expected on Friday, November 13, 2020.

A potent storm system is expected to move into the area Friday and Friday night for much of Southern Oregon and Northern California. This system is poised to bring heavy snow and strong winds to elevations above 5000 feet for areas from the Cascades and Siskiyou’s. Accumulating snow is possible above 4000 feet with moderate snows down to 3000 feet.

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Air Quality Alert issued until 5:00 PM Friday, October 9

Air Quality Alert issued until 5:00 PM Friday, October 9

Air Quality Alert in effect until noon Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory in effect until further notice. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate. At times, air quality may deteriorate to unhealthy levels.

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Air Quality Alert issued until Saturday, October 3rd

Air Quality Alert issued until Saturday, October 3rd

Air Quality Alert in effect until noon Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory in effect until further notice. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate. At times, air quality may deteriorate to unhealthy levels.

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Air Quality Alert issued until Monday, September 14

Air Quality Alert issued until Monday, September 14

Air Quality Alert in effect until noon Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory in effect until further notice. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate. At times, air quality may deteriorate to unhealthy levels.

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Red Flag Warning issued for the Klamath Basin through 8PM Saturday

Red Flag Warning issued for the Klamath Basin through 8PM Saturday

Gusty winds and low relative humidity are expected in the afternoon and early evening hours today and Saturday. Monday, a strong dry cold front will move into the area resulting in gusty winds and low relative humidity east of the Cascades in the afternoon, then along and west of the Cascades Monday night into Tuesday evening.

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Red Flag Warning issued for Monday, August 17 [EXTENDED]

Red Flag Warning issued for Monday, August 17 [EXTENDED]

MEDFORD, Ore. - The Medford office of the National Weather Services has issued a Red Flag Warning through 11:00 PM today and a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday. Through this evening, lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible.

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Red Flag Warning Issued for Tuesday, August 11

Red Flag Warning Issued for Tuesday, August 11

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2020, for strong gusty winds with low relative humidity in parts of Klamath, Lake, and Modoc Counties. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for Klamath, Lake Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties.

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