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Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Medford, OR

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WWUS46 KMFR 250941
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
241 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024

ORZ027-028-260000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.240425T1900Z-240426T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
Including the city of Diamond Lake
241 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM PDT
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 15 inches. Snow levels will initially be at 6000 to 6500
  feet this afternoon into the evening, but decrease to 5000 feet
  accompanying the highest snowfall rates from around 2 AM early
  Friday morning into Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains
  and Southern Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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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