Winter Weather Advisory 12/25/2024 19:54 for Oregon areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 7:54PM PST until December 27 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 7:54pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 8 inches with higher amounts of 8 to 14 inches above 5000 feet elevation. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph in the valleys and 60 mph over the mountains. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County County. This includes portions of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin and Highway 140 between Dairy and Lakeview. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fluctuate between 4000 and 5000 feet. Periods of moderate snow are likely tonight and Thursday morning and again Thursday evening through early Friday morning.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.
Area Description: 
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Medford OR