Winter Weather Advisory issued due to cold spring storm

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for areas of Northern California, South Central and Southwest Oregon over 5500 feet from Midnight, Monday May 20, 2019 to 7:00 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for areas of Northern California, South Central and Southwest Oregon over 5500 feet from Midnight, Monday May 20, 2019 to 7:00 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

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Those 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.

WHAT
Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches expected.

WHERE
Portions of Northern California, South Central and Southwest Oregon above 5500 feet. This includes the Cascades, Siskiyous, and Warner Mountains.

WHEN
From midnight Monday night to 7 AM PDT Tuesday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of reduced visibility.

View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD