NWS Portland (Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington)
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with heavier accumulations
above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades in Lane County above 5000 feet elevation.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to noon Friday. The
heaviest snow is expected early Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Windy conditions may significantly reduce
visibility at times.
A map of the actual warning area can be found at
www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=pqr.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions and any chain requirements for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning
Areas Affected: Northern Oregon Cascades
NWS Portland (Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington)
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL
NOON PST FRIDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 15 to 30 inches, with heaviest accumulations
above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday afternoon to noon Friday. The
heaviest snow is expected during the day Thursday.
* iMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Windy
conditions may significantly reduce visibility at times.
A map of the actual warning area can be found at
www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=pqr.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions and any chain requirements for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: South Central Oregon Cascades
NWS Medford (Southwest Oregon and Northern California)
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected. Higher amounts of
up to 12 inches are expected above 6000 feet elevation during
the day Thursday with an additional 12 inches possible Thursday
evening through Friday afternoon. Winds gusting 30 to 45 mph
over exposed areas Thursday evening, with winds lowering to
gusts of 25 mph Thursday night and Friday morning.
* WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades. This includes Crater
Lake, Diamond Lake and portions of Highways 62, 138, 230 and
232 above 5000 feet.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Snow levels
will be around 6000 feet during the day Thursday, lowering to
around 4500 feet Thursday night, then to around 4000 feet
Friday. Moderate to heavy snow will occur above 5000 feet and
heavy snow is likely for elevations above 6000 feet.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
* 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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