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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Fremont-Winema National Forest managers want to encourage visitors enjoying the outdoors as we transition from fall to winter recreation to stay safe, be prepared, and to be aware of regulations.
Read MoreMEDFORD, 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 MoreHeavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible in the Cascades and 6 to 10 inches in Northern Klamath County and northwestern Lake counties are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore - The National Weather Service has issued warnings and advisories this coming week for many areas of Southern Oregon and Northern California. With this being one of the heaviest weeks for travel during the year, pay close attention to weather forecasts and road conditions for mountain passes.
Read MoreHeaviest snow is expected Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night. Gusty winds will create drifts and occasional whiteout conditions in exposed areas. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute.
Read MoreMoist tropical air will pour into the Pacific Northwest this weekend and the start of next week. Most of the rain and snow accumulation will occur Sunday into Monday when the atmospheric river is aided by a strong front draped over the region. Overall, look for a rainy end of February if you’re staying in the westside valleys.
Read MoreFrom Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning Klamath Falls officially received 7.5” of heavy wet snow. Unofficially many locations in town received higher snow totals. Levels were great enough that all schools, with the exception of Butte Valley and Tulelake, and many small businesses called in a ‘Snow Day’.
Read MoreOver the weekend it is forecasted that Crater Lake National Park can receive up to 18 inches of new snow during the upcoming storm. The extended forecast from the National Weather Service Office in Medford, Ore. also shows that today may be the last day for sunshine for some time. With that info, I took advantage of an opportunity to get out of the newsroom and use my snowshoes.
Read MoreFor the first time in the 2018-19 winter snow season, several inches of snow has blanketed the Klamath Basin and continues to fall at the time of this update. Reports are coming in from various points in the Basin, ranging from 3 to 6 inches of the freshly fallen snow.
Read MoreMost of us will see rain over the next three days. If you are traveling over the higher Cascades passes, you could encounter some snow Wednesday through Friday. Most of the snow will fall during the evening hours of Thanksgiving Day. Places likes Crater Lake and Mt Ashland will likely see snow with the incoming weather systems.
Read MoreAt the Oregon Department of Transportation, we prepare for winter weather year round.
Even before the last of the snow melts our crews are reviewing lessons learned, adjusting plans for the next season, making repairs to heavy equipment and working on improvements to TripCheck.com, our 24/7 road condition and travel information website.
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