Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:45AM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 2:45am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
The next system will arrive today bringing rain and snow to the
area. Snow levels will hover around 3500 feet today, with light to
moderate snow above that. Then as the cold front moves through the
area, snowfall rates will intensify bringing moderate to heavy snow
at times to portions of the southern Oregon Cascades and the Marble
Mountains in western Siskiyou County.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 8 inches with the highest peaks seeing up to 11
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...The Marble Mountains of Western Siskiyou County. This
includes Sawyers Bar road at Etna summit.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is expected today.
Snow will become moderate to heavy at times largely between 4PM
and midnight.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
Area Description:
Western Siskiyou County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR