One product issued by NWS for: 5 Miles NNE Fort Jones CA
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022 CAZ080-101300- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0009.221210T0000Z-221211T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Callahan and Etna 208 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet within Western Siskiyou County. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road, and highway 3 east of Fort Jones. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds may cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are likely, especially in the higher terrain tonight into Saturday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. Do not detour during winter storms. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$