One product issued by NWS for: 8 Miles S Ashland OR
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 209 PM PST Wed Dec 6 2023 ORZ027-028-071230- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0034.231207T0000Z-231208T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the city of Diamond Lake 209 PM PST Wed Dec 6 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches expected across the Siskiyous with 12 to 20 inches expected in the Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes Crater and Diamond Lakes, Lake of the Woods, Mt Ashland Ski Resort, and highways 138, 62, 230 and 140. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected across the Cascades. There is a 30-50% chance of snowfall rates reaching 1 inch/hr late this afternoon and early evening, increasing to 70-90% for Thursday morning into early afternoon, with the highest rates from a little before sunrise into mid to late Thursday morning. * 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. && $$