Winter is not over yet, snow tonight through Saturday morning
/Parts of the Cascades may seen half a foot of snow, 1-2 inches on basin floor
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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.
Snow levels will quickly drop with this front, lowering down to 2000 ft overnight.
The greatest snow amounts are expected above 5000 ft where 3 to 5 inches are possible through Saturday morning. Between 2500 ft and 5000 ft 1 to 3 inches are expected with up to an inch possible between 2000 ft and 2500 ft.
National Weather Service, Medford
It’s possible for snow levels to dip down to 1500 ft at times during heavy precipitation, so the west side valleys may see periods of snow. However, no accumulation is expected due to recent warm temperatures keeping surfaces above freezing.
The greatest accumulations are expected between midnight and 8 am Saturday. Be prepared for wet and wintry travel if venturing out tonight through Saturday morning. Be sure to check road conditions!
Winter Weather Advisory (purple) has been issued for areas of Southern Oregon and Northern California. https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Advisory
Snow expected tonight into Saturday morning.
A cold front moving through tonight into Saturday will bring moderate snowfall to the Cascades and elevations above 2500 feet west of the Oregon Cascades. Moderate to locally heavy snowfall is expected in the Mount Shasta region during that same time period, mostly above 3500 feet. Those traveling should consider altering travel plans to avoid this period of impacting weather.
3 to 6 inches of snow expected.
Location
South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades.
When
From 10:00 PM this evening to 10:00 AM PST Saturday.
Additional Details
The heaviest snowfall is expected between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM PST when snowfall rates could be 1 inch per hour.
Precautionary & Preparedness Actions
Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities. Visit https://www.tripcheck.com for the latest road conditions.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.
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