Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:17AM PST until January 1 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 2:17am
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches, with higher amounts up to 12 inches above 5500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph over exposed higher terrain.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades Mountains above 4000 feet
elevation. This includes portions of Highway 62, Crater Lake,
Highway 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods,
and higher portions of Highway 66.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 to
4000 feet then gradually rise Wednesday afternoon to 5000 feet.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com 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:
South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR