Forecast for Weekend Winter Storm 'Maya' Updated

Much of the Pacific Northwest is under a Winter Storm Warning or Watch for this weekends storm, Maya. (National Weather Service, https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/)

Major Winter Storm to Impact The Area This Weekend

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Expected Snowfall, National Weather Service, Medford, Ore.

A strong, cold, wet system is already moving down the Pacific Northwest coast and will bring snow to much of Southwest Oregon and Northern California this weekend. The heaviest snow and biggest impacts will be felt in the mountains, including the lower passes, but valley locations and perhaps even the coast will eventually see snow as snow levels plummet.

The cold pattern continues into next week, and another major storm is possible Sunday night into Tuesday.

The National Weather Service is reporting, moderate to heavy snow is expected for our areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Most of the entire Pacific Northwest will feel the effects of this winter storm.

Within our region, locations above 4,500 feet are expected to receive heavier snow totals. Mountain passes could see up to 12 inches of snow. Higher elevations may see up to 24 inches.

Snow is expected to fall at sea level up and down the coastlines of Oregon and Washington.

Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.

A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.

WINTER STORM WARNING & ADVISORY

Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations expected in the warning area of 8 to 14 inches. Accumulations in the advisory area of 5 to 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

LOCATION
Areas in the warning include Keno and Highway 97 from Modoc Point to Chemult.

Areas in the advisory include Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Bonanza, Sprague River, Bly, Beatty, Highway 62, Highway 138, Highway 66 and Highway 140 as well as the remainder of the Cascades and Siskiyous.

WHEN
From 10 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. Heaviest snowfall is expected Saturday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Gusty winds could also cause some blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility, especially in higher elevations. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly Saturday.

Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon	A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight	A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 23. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday	Snow. High near 30. West southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night	Snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 12. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday	A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night	A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday	Snow likely before 10am, then snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

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