Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 24 at 2:24AM PST until December 27 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 2:24am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Highway 140
including Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Lake, Highways 62,
138, and 51 at Willamette Pass. In Siskiyou County, higher
elevations including Sawyers Bar Road near Mount Etna, and the
pass at Snowman Summit on Highway 89.
* WHEN...From Wednesday late afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow will cause snow-covered, hazardous roads and
reduced visibility. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause some blowing
snow further reducing visibility and may cause damage to trees and
power lines.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Western Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR