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Heavy 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 MoreIsolated to scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening, mostly from the Siskiyous south and Cascades east south of Lake of the Woods. Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible.
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.
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Snow levels will drop to between 4000 and 4500 feet Thursday night into Friday morning. Expect 8-12 inches of snow over the Cascades near Crater Lake with 6-8 inches as far south as Lake of the Woods and perhaps upper portions of Mt. Ashland ski road.
With cold air arriving, rain will change to snow east of the Cascades (primarily north of Highway 140). A few inches of snow are possible along highway 97 north of Chiloquin, up around Chemult.
Read MoreA system will move into the region Thursday. This front will stall over the region and move slowly to the southeast through Saturday morning. Snow levels will lower through the day, lowering to the Cascade passes late Thursday afternoon, and continue to lower to around 3000 feet by Saturday morning.
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