Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 10:42AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 10:42am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 24
inches, with 24 to 30 inches in Crater Lake National Park. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph over high and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Howard Prairie Lake,
and the eastern Douglas County Foothills above 3000 ft, including
the passes along highways 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday
afternoon when 1 in/hr rates are highly likely (>90% chance) and
there is a 60-80% chance of 2 in/hr snowfall rates.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
Area Description:
Eastern Douglas County Foothills; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
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