WWUS46 KMFR 152151 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ORZ027-160600- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240216T0700Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Including the city of Diamond Lake 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon Cascades. This includes highway 58 near Willamette Pass, 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake Junction and highway 62 near Crater Lake Park National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult in the high Cascades and impossible traveling to Crater Lake. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 feet and increase to 5000 feet this evening. Snowfall rates could reach 1 inch per hour. * 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. Do not detour during winter storms. * 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 occurring and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ085-ORZ029>031-160600- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240216T0700Z/ Modoc County-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the city of Chemult 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches over the mountains with up to 10 inches over high remote terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, elevations above 5000 feet in Modoc County. In Oregon, elevations above 5000 feet in the Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes highways 97 and 232 north of Chiloquin, highway 140 near Bly and over the Warners, and highway 299 over Cedar Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 feet and increase to 5000 feet this evening. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ082-083-160000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240216T0000Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County- 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE... Central, southern and eastern Siskiyou County above 4500 feet. This includes the Mt Shasta to Medicine Lake area in addition to the Mt Shasta Ski Park and roads leading to it. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 feet and increase to 5000 feet this evening. * 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 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-160000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240216T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with up to 9 inches over higher remote terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 4500 feet in western Siskiyou County. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 feet and increase to 5000 feet this evening. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. $$ ORZ028-160600- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240216T0700Z/ Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- 151 PM PST Thu Feb 15 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches, except up to 15 inches over high remote terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. This includes the Mt Ashland Ski Road and Lake of the Woods. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult in the high Cascades or Siskiyous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 feet and increase to 5000 feet this evening. * 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. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford