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MEDFORD, Ore - After a long stretch of dry and warm weather, we’ll be reminded later tonight through the weekend that winter isn’t over yet! A cold front will make it’s way through the area overnight, bringing a cold air mass with it.
Read MoreLight to moderate snow showers expected today and tonight in and just east of the Southern Oregon Cascades, then a strong low will bring periods moderate to locally heavy snow. Periods of moderate snow showers are expected today and tonight with snow levels around 4500 to 5000 feet.
Read MoreMultiple Systems to bring extended period of steady snow accumulations.
Beginning late this afternoon into this evening, another system will bring more precipitation to the area with snow levels around 4500 feet. Another system will follow Sunday and a stronger system on Monday. Snow levels will hover around 4500 feet during this time period, resulting in an extended period of relatively steady snow accumulations. Impacts could be more significant due to increased traffic from holiday travel.
Read MoreNational Weather Service, Medford Oregon has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas of the Cascade Mountains through 10:00PM Today, December 20, 2018. NWS has also issued a High Wind Advisory for the Klamath Basin for the same period.
Read MoreAround round of snow is expected today into tonight. Dashed lines indicate precipitation arrival times (could be rain at lower west side elevations). Snow will create hazardous travel with slippery roads, snow–covered at times, especially after sunset and periods of poor visibility.
Read MoreModerate to heavy snow will impact southern Oregon and northern California tonight into Friday. Snow will be wet and heavy and could cause tree limbs/branches to break. Power outages are possible. Heaviest snow will fall in the mountains above 2000 feet, and could fall in the valleys on Friday night. Be prepared for snow-covered and slippery roads and reduced visibility. Roads affected will be I-5, US Highway 97, US Highway 395, Highway 3, Highway 62, Highway 140, and more.
Read MoreHigh mountains are going to get feet of snow. Snow levels will lower sharply behind a cold front, starting Thursday morning, and mountain passes may see a period of moderate to heavy snow Thursday morning.
Read MoreA strong low pressure system will bring moderate to strong winds to the forecast area through Tuesday. Difficult travel is expected in some areas, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Read MoreWinter storm to bring snow to Cascades and Siskiyous Sunday. A winter storm will move into the region Sunday. The snow levels will remain at 3000 to 3500 feet for most of the storm, bringing the possibility of heavy snow to portions of Siskiyou county. The Cascades and portions of the east side are expected to see lesser, but still significant, accumulations with the storm.
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