2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SE Crater Lake OR
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 640 PM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 ORZ027-028-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230328T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-230328T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 640 PM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY BELOW 5000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 5000 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 5000 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Storm Warning, areas above 5000 feet elevation in the south-central Oregon Cascades including portions of Highway 62 near Crater Lake and Crater Lake National Park. For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas below 5000 feet, including Union Creek and Diamond Lake. This also includes portions of Highways 62, 230, and 138. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected at times in the warning area tonight through Tuesday morning. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions. * 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. * 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. && $$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 640 PM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 ORZ027-028-281200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230328T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-230328T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 640 PM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY BELOW 5000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 5000 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 5000 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Storm Warning, areas above 5000 feet elevation in the south-central Oregon Cascades including portions of Highway 62 near Crater Lake and Crater Lake National Park. For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas below 5000 feet, including Union Creek and Diamond Lake. This also includes portions of Highways 62, 230, and 138. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected at times in the warning area tonight through Tuesday morning. The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions. * 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. * 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. && $$