Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:17AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 2:17am
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4500 ft in the Klamath Mountains
within western Siskiyou County. Total snow accumulations between 4
and 6 inches, with 8 to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph over exposed terrain.
* WHERE...Mountains in Western Siskiyou County above 4500 feet
elevation. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 feet
elevation, rising to 4000 feet overnight, then to 4500 to 5000
feet late Wednesday morning.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description:
Western Siskiyou County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR