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Winter 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 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 MoreModerate Snow Expected Above 5000 feet in the Southern Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. A frontal system will bring some light to moderate snow along the Cascades tonight. Snow levels will start around 5500 feet and fall to around 4500 feet by Tuesday afternoon. Light snow showers will continue Tuesday evening.
Read MoreVery difficult mountain travel expected, especially through the Cascades. A period of very active and increasingly cold weather begins tonight and continues through at least early next week.
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.
A quick-hitting cold front will move into the area tonight. Snow will begin over the higher elevations above 4500 feet late this evening and continue, heavy at times, overnight as snow levels drop.
Read MoreSnow is expected to impact the Cascade mountains, especially Wednesday evening into Thursday. Snow levels will start out around 4500 feet and gradually rise into Thursday. Snow will accumulate 6-12 inches with some higher amounts at the rim at Crater lake.
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 MoreA cold front will bring moderate snow accumulations to the higher elevations of the Cascades tonight and Saturday. The heaviest snow will be above major pass level, but highways around Crater Lake National Park will be affected by snow accumulations.
Read MoreThose planning on traveling to the mountains late Monday or early Tuesday should expect some snowfall that will reduce visibility and could impact roadways at times. Generally 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected at elevations above 5500 feet and this includes portions of the Cascades, Siskiyous, and Warner Mountains. Snow is expected Monday and Tuesday afternoons as well but impacts are not expected to be as significant due to the late May sun angle and warm road temperatures.
Read MoreA disturbance will bring more snow to the Mt Shasta, Trinity Alps, Siskiyous and Cascade regions
Snow will occur above 4500 feet with the most significant accumulations above 5000 feet. We have issued a winter storm watch because of the potential for significant snow accumulation above 5000 feet in the regions mentioned already.
If you are planning to travel above 4500 feet Tuesday night or Wednesday, be prepared to encounter snow during your travels.
Read MoreThe cold wet weather isn’t over!
Another system will move in from the north, bringing colder air and more precipitation. Snow is expected at lower elevations with the greatest amounts (and confidence) above 2000 feet. If you have travel plans Tuesday night and Wednesday, be prepared for wintry travel and stay tuned to the forecast for updates. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 pm Tuesday through 10 pm Wednesday.
Snow levels are lowering again, expect more travel difficulties for the major passes. Overall snow amounts are expected to be less than what occurred Tuesday night. Showers will continue through the weekend, and snow levels will be low enough to affect all area passes, and possibly even west side valley floors.
Read MoreA cold and wet frontal system will bring heavy snow and areas of blowing snow to the Cascades, Siskiyous, and Mount Shasta area later Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon. Light to moderate snow and blowing snow are also expected Tuesday night into Wednesday over much of the east side and Shasta Valley.
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 MoreThe National Weather Service of Medford, Oregon has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the areas of the Klamath Basin and Lake County from Sunday morning until Monday night.
Travel will be difficult with snow covered and slippery roadways. The hazardous travel could effect both the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds are expected and could cause hazards with blowing and drifting snow.
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 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.
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