Winter Weather Advisory 12/28/2024 12:53 for Oregon areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 12:53PM PST until December 29 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
December 29, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 northward. This includes Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Lake of the Woods and highways 140, 62, 138, and 230. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected between 6 am and 1 pm Sunday when there is a 80-90% of 1 inch per hour rates.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.
Area Description: 
South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Forcast Office: 
NWS Medford OR