Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS Medford, OR
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
154 PM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
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South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
Including the city of Diamond Lake
154 PM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou
Mountains above 5000 feet. This includes Crater Lake, Diamond
Lake, Willamette Pass, and Mt. Ashland.
* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of around 6000 feet this
evening will decrease to 5000 feet accompanying the highest
snowfall rates from around 2 AM early Friday morning through
Friday afternoon. Recent warm temperatures will likely delay and
diminish accumulations on paved road surfaces. Amounts will be
highest in the high country, above 6500 feet.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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.
* See https://www.tripcheck.com for latest road conditions.
* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties.
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