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SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency lasting through January 3 due to projected severe winter weather across the state. This weather is expected to bring heavy snow and sustained temperatures below freezing, resulting in critical transportation failures and disruptions to power and communications infrastructure.
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for the Southern Cascades. We’ll see a front bring snow, focused on the high Cascades beginning this morning with snow levels mainly around 4000 feet. (falling from 4500-5000 feet to 3500 feet during the event). The most impactful snow will occur Monday night over the Cascades and in northern Klamath County as ground temperatures cool.
Read MoreA Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5:00 AM Tuesday to 2:00 AM Wednesday for areas above 3000 feet.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning / Winter Weather Advisory
Snow expected. For the warning area, total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. For the advisory area, total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
KLAMATH 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 MoreWinter Storm Watch upgraded to Winter Storm Warning
A storm with a significant amount of moisture will bring moderate to heavy mountain snow to the Cascades, mountains in Western Siskiyou County, and possibly portions of the East Side Saturday night into at least Monday morning.
Moist 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 MoreHeavy snow from the Mount Shasta area is spilling in the southern Shasta Valley this evening and is expected to continue overnight. The combination of heavy snow and wind there will create winter storms warning conditions.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning for areas over 6,000 feet, Winter Storm Advisory for areas under 6,000 feet are both effect from midnight Friday night to 4:00 AM Sunday. For much of Southern Oregon and Northern California.Including Areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, Siskiyou, Jackson, Josephine, and Curry Counties.
Read MoreHeavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Snow fall rates will increase again late this morning. Additional amounts of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.
Read MoreFriday evening through Saturday a strong cold front and associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest bringing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels could drop briefly below 2500 feet in heavier showers.
Read MoreSnow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches are expected. Small hail and heavier snow are possible with thunderstorms this afternoon in Klamath and lake counties. Winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected this afternoon and evening for much of the Klamath Basin.
Read MoreSnow levels can fluctuate dramatically depending on many factors, including precipitation intensity. But, the bottom line is to be prepared for wintry travel mainly above 4000 feet today with snow possible all the way to west side valley floors again late Thursday into Friday.
The snow level drops to 2500 feet tonight with a period of moderate to heavy snow likely, especially along Interstate 5 near Mount Shasta and also in the mountains.
Read MoreThe next series of systems will bring some rain and snow to the west coast. The first system will arrive on Wednesday will bring 4000 foot snow levels with it, and those snow levels will begin to decrease on Thursday before falling to the valley floors by early Friday morning. The heaviest snowfall will be in the Cascades and the Marble mountains with a heavy dose of snow forecast for Mt. Shasta.
Read MoreThe active winter pattern is set to continue again this morning through tonight as the next system approaches the Pacific Northwest.
This means heavy snow with significant accumulations are likely over the Cascades, especially from around highway 140 north. Moderate to heavy snow is also expected over the Siskiyous, including Siskiyou Summit and highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but storm totals will be less than in the Cascades. Snow is expected to be heaviest from late this morning through this evening, then gradually tapering off tonight.
Read MoreWith the potential for poor weather and hazardous road conditions in the next several days the Oregon State Police (OSP) would like to remind motorists of winter travel safety tips.
Read MoreAn arctic front will make it’s way through the area late tonight, bringing widespread precipitation with it. A very cold air mass will follow and showers will also continue through Sunday into Monday afternoon.
Snow levels will fall to west side valley floors [Rogue Valley] late tonight, remaining there through Monday. All area passes will be affected by accumulating snow and even the beaches will likely see some snow accumulations Sunday into Monday.
Read MoreHeavy snow will impact the mountains tonight through Thursday. Snow levels will gradually rise from 3000 feet this evening to 7000 feet Saturday afternoon as a warm front moves through.
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