Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Medford, OR

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary On
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
821
WWUS76 KMFR 151034
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
234 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

ORZ023-024-026-152100-
/O.CON.KMFR.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.ZF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260115T2000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Winchester, Shady Cove,
Medford, Merlin, Ashland, Gold Hill, Elkton, Myrtle Creek,
Wilderville, Grants Pass, Glendale, Jacksonville, Green,
Canyonville, Drain, Butte Falls, Applegate, Cave Junction,
Sutherlin, Roseburg, Rogue River, and Umpqua
234 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY
WITHIN THE VALLEYS IN DOUGLAS, JOSEPHINE AND JACKSON COUNTIES...
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in
  Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties, poor air quality will
  continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions
  near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the
  Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in
  freezing fog.

* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine
  County, and Jackson County.

* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
  For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
  respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions
  hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CAZ080-152000-
/O.CON.KMFR.ZF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260115T2000Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Fort Jones, Scott Bar, Etna,
Callahan, Greenview, and Happy Camp
234 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog or
  freezing fog.

* WHERE...Valleys within western Siskiyou County, including the
  Scott Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions
  hazardous and create some slick surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

ORZ029>031-152100-
/O.CON.KMFR.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/
Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Bly, Sprague River, Fort
Rock, Chemult, New Pine Creek, Paisley, Adel, Crescent, Olene,
Midland, Altamont, Gilchrist, Lakeview, Valley Falls, Klamath
Falls, and Beatty
234 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY
WITHIN THE VALLEYS IN KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTY...

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
  and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
  trap pollutants Within the valleys in Klamath and Lake County.

* WHERE...Within the valleys in Klamath and Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
  respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.

&&

$$

16