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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 25, 2017, 3:19 AM PST for 7 counties in Oregon; Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Feb 26, 2017, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.
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The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2017, 3:19 AM PST (11:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2017, 7:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2017, 4:00 AM PST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
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The Medford radar (KMAX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 26 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1431 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
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353 WWUS46 KMFR 251119 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...Snow to impact High Cascades and Northern California as well as lower mountain passes west of the Cascades Sunday through Sunday night... .A cold front will bring lowering snow levels and moderate to heavy precipitation to the forecast area on Sunday into Sunday night. Travel will be impacted on high mountain passes and the lower passes on Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Occasional heavier snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening could quickly cover roadways and may bring slushy accumulations to some valley floors. CAZ080-260030- /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170225T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: Snow will begin early Sunday afternoon and increase in intensity late Sunday afternoon. Snow is most likely to stick to roadways late Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish early Monday morning. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts...Portions of highway 96 could become snow covered Those traveling, working, or recreating in this area will see difficult travel conditions as snowfall will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ023-260030- /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County- 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations in Watch area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in Advisory area: 2 to 4 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. Above 2500 feet for the Watch area. * Timing: Snow will begin early Sunday afternoon and increase in intensity late Sunday afternoon. Snow is most likely to stick to roadways late Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish early Monday morning. * Locations include: The advisory area includes Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyon Mountain Pass...and Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass. The watch area includes the Tiller- Trail highway and other elevations above 2500 feet. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ024-260030- /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the city of Cave Junction 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations in Watch area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in Advisory area: 2 to 4 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet but above 2500 feet for the Watch area. * Timing: Snow showers will continue and may become moderate this evening through tonight. Another round of heavier snowfall is possible Sunday. * Advisory locations include: Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien. Interstate 5 at Sexton Pass. * Warning locations include: Higher terrain of the Kalmiopsis. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ027-028-260030- /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake and Diamond Lake 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations...6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph. * Elevation...Highest snow amounts generally above 4500 feet. * Timing...Highest snowfall rates...around one inch per hour...are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include...Highways 138...230 and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts...Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ025-026-260030- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 319 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches are possible in the Watch area Sunday. * Elevation: Generally above 2500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are possible Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: The watch area includes the Tiller-Trail highway and other elevations above 2500 feet. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. && $$ SK
7 follow-up statements
962 WWUS46 KMFR 251601 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...Snow to impact High Cascades and Northern California as well as lower mountain passes west of the Cascades Sunday through Sunday night... .A cold front will bring lowering snow levels and moderate to heavy precipitation to the forecast area on Sunday into Sunday night. Travel will be impacted on high mountain passes and the lower passes on Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Occasional heavier snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening could quickly cover roadways and may bring slushy accumulations to some valley floors. CAZ082-260015- /O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir and Mccloud 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing...Highest snowfall rates...around one inch per hour... are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include...Mccloud, Dunsmuir, Portions of Interstate 5 south of Mount Shasta City, and Highway 89. * Impacts...Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ023-260015- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County- 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations in Watch area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in Advisory area: 2 to 4 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. Above 2500 feet for the Watch area. * Timing: Snow will begin early Sunday afternoon and increase in intensity late Sunday afternoon. Snow is most likely to stick to roadways late Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish early Monday morning. * Locations include: The advisory area includes Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyon Mountain Pass...and Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass. The watch area includes the Tiller- Trail highway and other elevations above 2500 feet. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ024-260015- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the city of Cave Junction 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations in Watch area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in Advisory area: 2 to 4 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet but above 2500 feet for the Watch area. * Timing: Snow showers will continue and may become moderate this evening through tonight. Another round of heavier snowfall is possible Sunday. * Advisory locations include: Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien. Interstate 5 at Sexton Pass. * Warning locations include: Higher terrain of the Kalmiopsis. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ027-028-260015- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations...6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph. * Elevation...Highest snow amounts generally above 4000 feet. * Timing...Highest snowfall rates...around one inch per hour... are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include...Highways 138...230 and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts...Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-260015- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: Snow will begin early Sunday afternoon and increase in intensity late Sunday afternoon. Snow is most likely to stick to roadways late Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish early Monday morning. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts...Portions of highway 96 could become snow covered Those traveling, working, or recreating in this area will see difficult travel conditions as snowfall will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ025-026-260015- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 801 AM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches are possible in the Watch area Sunday. * Elevation: Generally above 2500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are possible Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: The watch area includes the Tiller-Trail highway and other elevations above 2500 feet. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel. && $$ BPN
831 WWUS46 KMFR 252237 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...Snow to impact much of the region Sunday... .A cold front will bring lowering snow levels and moderate to heavy precipitation to the forecast area Sunday into Sunday night. Travel will be impacted on high mountain passes and the lower passes on Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Occasional heavier snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening could quickly cover roadways and may bring slushy accumulations to some valley floors. ORZ023-261200- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the city of Glendale...Azalea...Tiller 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: Glendale, Azalea, Tiller, Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyonville, Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass, and Highway 227. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ024-261200- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the city of Cave Junction...Selma...Obrien...Wolf Creek 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches. Up to 8 inches possible above 2500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Advisory locations include: Cave Junction, Selma, Obrien, Wolf Creek, Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien, and Interstate 5 at Sexton Pass. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon Sunday, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ026-261200- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Jackson County- 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow...which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. A Winter Weather Advisory for Snow is also in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * Snow accumulations in the Warning area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in the Advisory area: 1 to 3 inches * Locations in the Warning include: Prospect, Dead Indian Memorial Road, and portions of Highways 62, 140, and 227 in the foothills of the Cascades and in the Umpqua Divide. * Locations in the Advisory include: Butte Falls, Highways 62 and 227 north of Shady Cove, and Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ025-261200- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0010.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow...which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are likely Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * 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. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ029-030-261200- /O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Chemult and Crescent 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow...which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: Highway 97 at Modoc Point, and from Spring Creek to Crescent. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ027-028-261200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph. * Timing: Highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: Highways 138, 230, and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ082-261200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Mccloud 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: McCloud, and Highway 89 from Snowman's Summit to the Shasta County line. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-261200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 237 PM PST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Sawyers Bar Road west of Etna, and the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$
045 WWUS46 KMFR 261126 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...Snow to impact much of the region today and tonight... .A cold front will bring lowering snow levels and moderate to heavy precipitation to Southern Oregon and Northern California today into tonight. Travel will be impacted on high mountain passes and the lower passes on Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Occasional heavy snow showers this afternoon and evening could quickly cover roadways and may bring slushy accumulations to some valley floors. ORZ026-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations in the Warning area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in the Advisory area: 1 to 3 inches. * Locations in the Warning include: Prospect, Dead Indian Memorial Road, and portions of Highways 62, 140, and 227 in the foothills of the Cascades and in the Umpqua Divide. * Locations in the Advisory include: Interstate 5 from Talent to Medford, higher elevation areas in Medford including surrounding hills, Butte Falls, Highways 62 and 227 north of Shady Cove, Ruch, and Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ025-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 5 to 10 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are likely this afternoon. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * 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. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023-024-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Glendale and Cave Junction 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches above 2000 feet.. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Glendale, Azalea, Tiller, Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyonville, Cave Junction, Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien, Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass, and Highway 227. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ027-028-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph. * Timing: Highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highways 138, 230, and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Sawyers Bar Road west of Etna, and the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ082-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Mccloud 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: McCloud, and Highway 89 from Snowman's Summit to the Shasta County line. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ029-030-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Chemult and Crescent 326 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highway 97 at Modoc Point, and from Spring Creek to Crescent. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ SK
747 WWUS46 KMFR 261132 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...Snow to impact much of the region today and tonight... .A cold front will bring lowering snow levels and moderate to heavy precipitation to Southern Oregon and Northern California today into tonight. Travel will be impacted on high mountain passes and the lower passes on Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Occasional heavy snow showers this afternoon and evening could quickly cover roadways and may bring slushy accumulations to some valley floors. ORZ026-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations in the Warning area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in the Advisory area: 1 to 3 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Locations in the Warning include: Prospect, Dead Indian Memorial Road, and portions of Highways 62, 140, and 227 in the foothills of the Cascades and in the Umpqua Divide. * Locations in the Advisory include: Interstate 5 from Phoenix to Ashland, higher elevation areas in Medford including surrounding hills, Butte Falls, Evans Valley, Highways 62 and 227 near and north of Shady Cove, Ruch, and Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ025-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 5 to 10 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are likely this afternoon. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023-024-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Glendale and Cave Junction 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches above 2000 feet.. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Glendale, Azalea, Tiller, Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyonville, Cave Junction, Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien, Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass, and Highway 227. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ027-028-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph. * Timing: Highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highways 138, 230, and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1500Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Sawyers Bar Road west of Etna, and the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ082-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Mccloud 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: McCloud, and Highway 89 from Snowman's Summit to the Shasta County line. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ029-030-270000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.170226T1800Z-170227T1200Z/ Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Chemult and Crescent 332 AM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highway 97 at Modoc Point, and from Spring Creek to Crescent. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$
307 WWUS46 KMFR 262244 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ORZ026-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Jackson County- Including the city of Ashland 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations in the Warning area: 4 to 8 inches. * Snow accumulations in the Advisory area: 1 to 3 inches. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Locations in the Warning include: Prospect, Dead Indian Memorial Road, and portions of Highways 62, 140, and 227 in the foothills of the Cascades and in the Umpqua Divide. * Locations in the Advisory include: Interstate 5 from Phoenix to Ashland, higher elevation areas in Medford including surrounding hills, Butte Falls, Evans Valley, Highways 62 and 227 near and north of Shady Cove, Ruch, and Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Impacts: Snowfall could create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ025-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 5 to 10 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are likely this afternoon. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. * 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. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023-024-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Glendale and Cave Junction 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches with 4 to 8 inches above 2000 feet.. * Elevation: Generally above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Glendale, Azalea, Tiller, Interstate 5 from Sexton Pass to Canyonville, Cave Junction, Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to Obrien, Highway 42 at Camas Mountain Pass, and Highway 227. * Impacts: Any heavier snow showers, even during the afternoon, could quickly create slushy conditions on roadways. Snowfall will reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ027-028-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches. Around 3 inches expected near Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5. * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph. * Timing: Highest snowfall rates, around one inch per hour, are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highways 138, 230, and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County- 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. Up to 1 foot above 3500 feet elevation. * Elevation: Mostly above 1500 feet. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Higher portions of Highway 96 from Seiad Valley to Somes Bar. Sawyers Bar Road west of Etna, and the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile or less, at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ082-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Siskiyou County- Including the city of Mccloud 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: McCloud, and Highway 89 from Snowman's Summit to the Shasta County line. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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 weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ ORZ029-030-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Chemult and Crescent 244 PM PST Sun Feb 26 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon. * Locations include: Highway 97 at Modoc Point, and from Spring Creek to Crescent. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Travel may be difficult at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$
945 WWUS46 KMFR 270941 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 141 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ORZ026-271045- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Jackson County- 141 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow showers are diminishing this morning. $$ ORZ025-280000- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0022.170227T2100Z-170228T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the city of Toketee Falls 141 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The heaviest periods of snowfall are expected this afternoon and early Tuesday morning. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ CAZ080-082-ORZ023-024-029-030-271045- /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 141 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow showers are diminishing. $$ ORZ027-028-271200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 141 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 additional inches are expected this morning. * Locations include: Highways 138, 230, and 62 near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. Mount Ashland Ski Road. * Impacts: Roads are expected to become snow covered in heavier snow showers. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times to less than one quarter mile. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$
201 WWUS46 KMFR 271155 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 355 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ORZ027-028-271300- /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170227T1200Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Union Creek 355 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow showers will continue...but total accumulations will be less. $$ ORZ025-280000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0022.170227T2100Z-170228T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the city of Toketee Falls 355 AM PST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Timing: The heaviest periods of snowfall are expected this afternoon and early Tuesday morning. * Locations include: Steamboat, Toketee Falls, and Highway 138. * Impacts: Snow will create slippery, snow covered roads, and reduce visibilities to less than a half mile at times. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See weather.gov/Medford/Cams for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Stockton
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter weather advisory went out at Feb 24, 10:17 PM PST, 5 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 10:17 PM PST, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
1017 PM PST Fri Feb 24 2017
Updated Aviation Discussion.
.SHORT TERM...Showers will continue this evening and tonight,
especially over western and southwestern portions of the area as
a low just off the coast of Southern Oregon shifts southward. The
best area of showers this evening has been in Curry, Josephine,
Jackson counties in Oregon and western and central Siskiyou County
in Northern California. Models continue to show that these areas
will continue to see numerous showers this evening and overnight.
East of the Cascades, expect more isolated to scattered activity.
Snow levels have lowered this evening to between 1000 to 1500
feet elevation. So light snow is expected in showers down to
western valley floors, especially in Josephine, Jackson and
Siskiyou counties where showers are more numerous. Accumulating
snow may be very light though for most western valley locations
with moderate accumulations possible in showers above the valley
floors. Of note, given the southwestern trajectory, areas in the
Illinois Valley and valleys in Western Siskiyou county may see
accumulations of 1-2 inches in heavier showers. Otherwise, the
main impacts are expected over the elevations above 1500 feet
including the passes on I-5. A winter weather advisory remains in
effect for many western locations with a winter storm warning for
mountains in western Josephine and Curry county. Shower activity
is forecast to decrease over Oregon and become scattered over
Northern California by early Saturday morning.
In addition to shower activity, earlier this evening, isolated
thunderstorms were observed just off the Southern Oregon coast.
Models indicate that this potential for thunderstorms along
coastal areas and over the coastal waters is expected to continue
overnight and then diminish early Saturday morning.
As this storm shifts south on Saturday, expect a break in the
active weather with mainly isolated showers Saturday afternoon
and evening. However a stronger and more significant storm remains
on track to enter the region Sunday and remain over the area
Sunday night. This storm will bring additional low elevation snow.
&&
.AVIATION...25/06z TAF CYCLE...As a disturbance off the coast shifts
southward, showers will decrease in the early morning hours. Low
level moisture lingering in western valleys in Southern Oregon is
expected to bring areas of MVFR cigs/vis and local IFR in inland
valleys through Saturday morning. Confidence is low on timing and
amount of low clouds at KMFR due to the possibility of additional
showers tonight through around 12z. Mountains, from the Cascades
west will be mostly obscured through 12z then expect decreasing
obscurations in the morning. Across western and central Siskiyou
County in Northern California, expect a mix of VFR and MVFR in snow
showers through Saturday morning. Elsewhere, east of the Cascades,
VFR conditions are expected to be the predominate condition with
local MVFR in showers through the overnight period and early morning
period, with partial mountain obscuration. VFR is expected all areas
by 19Z as skies become mostly clear. -BTL/CC
&&
.MARINE...Updated 300 PM PST Friday, 24 February 2017...
Low pressure centered west of the northwestern Oregon coast this
afternoon will sink southward over the area through Saturday
morning. This will bring breezy southerly winds that will become
northerly late Saturday afternoon. There is a slight chance of
thunderstorms as the core of the upper level low moves overhead
tonight into the pre-dawn hours of Saturday. Showers tonight will
taper off Saturday morning as high pressure builds in. Saturday
night through Monday another cold low pressure system will move
through from the northwest. Fresh swell will build Sunday through
Monday brining combined seas in the 9 to 12 foot range. BTL
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 607 PM PST Fri Feb 24 2017/
DISCUSSION...
..Short Term...Tonight through Monday Night...The main focus of
efforts today revolved around the two systems that will bring
lower elevation snow to our area. Also of concern will be the cool
temperatures tonight, especially along the coast where a Frost
Advisory is in place through tonight.
The first system is beginning to arrive as this is being written,
with showers moving into the coast and snow levels dropping down
to sea level at times. Snow levels should stay above 1000 to 1500
feet for much of the time, but lower snow levels will not be
uncommon. The main burst of precipitation is expected later this
evening and tonight, as the trough and associated surface low
tracks south just offshore of the forecast area. The system is
tracking further west than in previous forecast cycles, and
normally, this would result in less precipitation amounts, but
moisture with the system has increased, and the end result is a
wider area where snowfall is expected to impact travel. The
advisory area now includes the entire coastal range from Douglas
to Curry and Josephine Counties and down into Siskiyou county, and
the foothills of the Cascades in Douglas and Jackson counties.
After a brief break Saturday afternoon and night, the next system
arrives Sunday morning. This low will track almost directly over
the forecast area, and should produce more widespread and
somewhat more intense snow. Snow levels will once again drop to
near 1000 feet, and suspect that snowfall will be rather
substantial above 2500 to 3000 feet. This would bring impactful
accumulations to nearly all passes, and perhaps even down into
some of the West Side valley floors. Have issued a Winter Storm
Watch for the Cascade Foothills, where the heaviest amounts are
likely, but will leave the more advisory-level areas covered
under the current SPS.
precipitation should wane, and cooler temperatures should
continue, as ridging builds in Monday behind the departing low.
High pressure will then remain in control as we head into the
extended term. -BPN
Long Term...Tuesday through Friday...The operational models are
in pretty good agreement in this time period. The pattern will be
rather quiet with little or no chance of precipitation. A
northwest flow continues Tuesday with increasing 500 mb heights.
The models still show some QPF, but they are not as bullish as
they were yesterday. Even then suspect they are still overdone
given 500mb heights will be on the rise as the upper trough moves
east of our area. However the ECMWF shows weak pva moving in the
northwest flow during the day, so we'll keep a slight chance
mention. Confidence is high it will be dry from next Wednesday
through the end of next week as the storm track shifts well north
of the area. Of note, the GFS shows more of a dirty ridge
scenario, but still keeps all of the QPF north of our area, but it
could mean more cloud cover and slightly cooler afternoon
temperatures.
We could be dealing with an increasing subsidence inversion next
Wednesday through Friday which means the valleys could stay cool and
the ridges milder. -Petrucelli
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Frost Advisory until 8 AM PST Saturday for ORZ021-022.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Saturday for
ORZ021-023-025.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night
for ORZ023-025-026.
Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM PST Saturday for ORZ022-024.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Saturday for ORZ024-026.
CA...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST Saturday for CAZ080.
Pacific Coastal Waters...None.
CCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1:28 AM PST | Dense Fog Advisory | MFR | Coos, Douglas | 7 hr |
| Feb 25, 2:35 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas | MFR | 3 days | |
| Feb 25, 2:37 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | MFR | Douglas, Jackson | 35 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.