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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Medford, OR

March 6, 20187 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this wind advisory at Mar 6, 2018, 2:52 PM PST for 7 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Mar 7, 2018, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2018, 2:52 PM PST (22:52 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2018, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 8, 2018, 7:00 PM PST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 23 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2018-03-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2018-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1395 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

378 
WWUS76 KMFR 062252
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PST Tue Mar 6 2018

CAZ081-071300-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.180308T0900Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180307T2000Z-180308T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
252 PM PST Tue Mar 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM PST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 2 AM PST
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds will increase Wednesday afternoon and peak
  Wednesday evening before diminishing Wednesday night. Winds may
  increase again on Thursday.

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Grenada. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ031-071300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0007.180308T1500Z-180309T0300Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the city of Valley Falls
252 PM PST Tue Mar 6 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 to 60 mph possible.

* Timing...Strong, gusty winds will develop late Wednesday night 
  and then peak as a front moves through Thursday. 

* Locations include...Much of central Lake County, including 
  highway 31 from Silver Lake to the 395 interchange and Highway 
  395 from Valley Falls northward. 

* Impacts...Strong winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible, though not likely. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
720 
WWUS76 KMFR 071128
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...Gusty south winds expected this afternoon into Thursday...

.Southeast and south winds will increase across the Shasta and
Rogue valleys today as a low pressure system approaches. This
evening into tonight winds will diminish in those valleys, but
will increase from the south and southwest across portions of
Klamath, Lake, and Modoc counties. The strongest winds east of the
Cascades are expected to occur Thursday. 

ORZ031-072330-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0007.180308T1500Z-180309T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued and is in effect from 7 PM 
this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday.

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  in the advisory. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60
  to 70 mph in the warning.

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains Thursday evening and then expand into valley areas
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon.

* Locations include...Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Alkali Lake,
  and Valley Falls are in the advisory area. This advisory
  includes much of highway 395 north of Lakeview, as well as
  portions of Highway 140, and portions of Highway 20. The 
  warning area includes the higher terrain, primarily Winter Rim 
  in Lake County and the Warner Mountains.

* Impacts...Strong winds are likely to make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and 
  power outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with 
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-072330-
/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued and is in effect from 7 PM 
this evening to 7 PM PST Thursday. 

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
  in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts
  60 to 70 mph in the warning area.

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains Thursday evening and then expand into valley areas
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon.

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway
  140 between Bly and Lakeview, portions of highway 395 in
  California, and Highway 299 over the Warner Mountains. The
  warning is for the higher mountains, primarily Winter Rim and
  the Warner Mountains.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power outages 
  are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-072330-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180307T2000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM PST this
evening. 

* Winds...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds are expected to increase this afternoon and then
  will remain gusty into this evening before diminishing. 

* Locations include...Portions of Interstate 5 from south of
  Ashland to southeast Medford. Highway 66 near Ashland and
  Emigrant Lake. Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and south
  and east Medford. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult at times,
  especially for light and high profile vehicles. Unsecured items
  are likely to be blown about.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are 
expected and/or that gusts of 45 to 57 are expected. Winds this 
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile 
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ081-072330-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180307T2000Z-180308T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
328 AM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will increase this afternoon and then peak this
  afternoon and evening before diminishing late Wednesday night. 
  Winds may increase again on Thursday. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 near
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

BTL
840 
WWUS76 KMFR 072253
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the
  mountains this evening and then expand into valley areas 
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected to
  begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-081200-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. 

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
  the advisory area.

* Timing...Winds will increase early Thursday morning, peak late
  Thursday morning and early Thursday afternoon, then diminish in
  the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ081-081000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T1000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak afternoon and diminish late tonight.
  Winds will increase again late Thursday morning. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 
  near Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ026-080200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
253 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak this afternoon and then will remain
  gusty into this evening before diminishing tonight. Winds will
  increase again Thursday but are not expected to reach Advisory
  criteria. 

* Locations include...Portions of Interstate 5 from south of 
  Ashland to southeast Medford. Highway 66 near Ashland and 
  Emigrant Lake. Portions of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and south 
  and east Medford. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for light and high profile vehicles. Unsecured items are likely 
  to be blown about. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected and/or that gusts of 45 to 57 are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
614 
WWUS76 KMFR 080155
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

ORZ026-080300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180308T0200Z/
Jackson County-
Including the city of Ashland
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds in the southern end of Jackson County have decreased below 
advisory criteria, and the wind advisory will be allowed to expire
at 6 PM.

$$

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-081400-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T0300Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to begin in the 
  mountains this evening and then expand into valley areas 
  overnight and into Thursday. Warning level winds are expected 
  to begin in the higher terrain early Thursday morning and then 
  continue through Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-081400-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds will peak afternoon and diminish late tonight. 
  Winds will increase again late Thursday morning. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portions of highway 97 
  near Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-081400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
555 PM PST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will increase early Thursday morning, peak late 
  Thursday morning and early Thursday afternoon, then diminish 
  in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
125 
WWUS76 KMFR 081026
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...Gusty southerly winds today...

.Broad low pressure will result in gusty southwest winds today,
diminishing this evening.

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.180308T1200Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into valley
  areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin in the
  higher terrain early this morning and then continue through 
  Thursday afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then
  diminish later this afternoon.
 
* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.180308T1100Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
226 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will increase this morning, peak late morning, 
  and then diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

BTL
340 
WWUS76 KMFR 081746
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into valley
  areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin in the
  higher terrain early this morning and then continue through the 
  afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.EXA.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning, and then diminish in the
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then 
  diminish later this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, and Glendale
946 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning and then diminish in the 
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Glendale, Azalea, Sexton Summit on 
  Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS76 KMFR 081800
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into 
  valley areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin 
  in the higher terrain early this morning and then continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to peak late this morning and then 
  diminish later this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning and then diminish in the 
  late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Murphy, Wilderville, Glendale, Azalea, 
  Sexton Summit on Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around 
  Roseburg.
 
* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
1000 AM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will peak late morning, and then diminish in 
  the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Localized power outages are possible.
  Loose objects will be blown around.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
784 
WWUS76 KMFR 082100
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 
  mph in the advisory area. South to southwest 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts 60 to 70 mph in the warning area. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to expand into 
  valley areas today. Warning level winds are expected to begin 
  in the higher terrain early this morning and then continue 
  through the afternoon. 

* Locations include...The advisory includes portions of highway 
  140 between Lakeview and Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley 
  Falls to Silver Lake, and Highway 299 over the Warner 
  Mountains. The warning is for the higher mountains, primarily 
  Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

CAZ084-090000-
/O.NEW.KMFR.DU.Y.0001.180308T2100Z-180309T0000Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Blowing Dust
Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Visibility...Quarter mile or less with isolated areas of 100
  feet.

* Timing...Winds should subside and low visibility should improve
  late this afternoon.
  
* Locations include...Highway 97 near MacDoel.

* Impacts...Very low visibility will make travel difficult in and
  around MacDoel on Highway 97.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution and slow down
when encountering low visibility.

&&

$$

CAZ081-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Timing...Winds are likely to diminish late this afternoon. 

* Locations include...The Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 
  from Weed, CA northward to Gazelle, Grenada, and east of 
  Montague. Lake Shastina and a small portion of highway 97 near 
  Weed are also likely to be affected. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Murphy, Wilderville, Glendale, Azalea, 
  Sexton Summit on Interstate 5, Canyonville, and hills around 
  Roseburg. 

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

ORZ026-090000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
100 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  in the advisory area. 

* Timing...Winds will diminish in the late afternoon. 

* Locations include...Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville.

* Impacts...Gusty winds may make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized power outages are 
  possible. Loose objects will be blown around. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
028 
WWUS76 KMFR 082359
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018


CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090300-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Advisory level winds are expected to continue into this
  evening. Winds will then gradually decrease tonight.  

* Locations include...Portions of highway 140 between Lakeview and
  Adel, much of Highway 31 from Valley Falls to Silver Lake, and
  Highway 299 over the Warner Mountains. 
 
* Impacts...Gusty winds will make driving difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Localized tree damage and power 
  outages are possible. 

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ084-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds will gradually decrease this evening. 


$$

CAZ081-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$

ORZ023-024-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Including the cities of Green, Canyonville, Glendale, 
Grants Pass, and Cave Junction
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$

ORZ026-090100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0000Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
359 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria this
evening.

$$
124 
WWUS76 KMFR 090259
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
659 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018



CAZ085-ORZ030-031-090400-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180309T0300Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Adel and Valley Falls
659 PM PST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds will gradually decrease and remain below advisory criteria.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 6, 2:44 PM PST, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 6, 2:44 PM PST, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
244 PM PST Tue Mar 6 2018

.DISCUSSION...This afternoon through Friday night...Temperatures
are near to above what they were 24 hours ago as upper level
ridging moves overhead, resulting in a warming air mass. Tonight,
temperatures will be warmer than last night, partially due to
increasing clouds. Despite partly to mostly cloudy skies, tomorrow
will be warm again as southerly flow increases and the air mass
warms further. High temperatures should be about 5 degrees above
normal. Dense freezing fog near Roseburg is not expected again on
Wednesday morning (like occurred this morning), mainly due to
increasing high clouds.

A cold front reaches the coast late Wednesday and brings light to
moderate precipitation to the coast and inland areas through
Thursday morning. Ahead of the front, south winds will increase at
the coast, then inland over the mountains, Shasta Valley, and
eventually east of the Cascades. There's still some uncertainty
regarding wind impacts, mainly because of model run to run changes
(latest 18Z GFS shows some heftier coastal winds than previous
12Z run) and high variance amongst GEFS members for the evolution
of the surface low on Thursday. We are keeping a High Wind Watch
for portions of the East Side to include Highway 31 near Summer
Lake, but we are issuing a Wind Advisory for the Shasta Valley
because we are more confident on wind speeds for that location.
Winds may increase again to advisory strength in the Shasta Valley
on Thursday and will consider extending the advisory with
tomorrow's data if necessary. For the coast, nothing was shouting
High Wind situation with the 12Z models (again, 18Z GFS a little
more bullish on winds), but we'll continue to take a look at wind
potential in the next several shifts. Winds diminish Thursday
night behind the front.

Precipitation-wise, impacts are expected to be generally on the low
side, with the exception of the potential for brief periods of heavy
rain along the front at the Curry County Coast Wednesday night and
again Thursday night as another piece of energy and moisture pushes
into the coast. Friday could be a showery day across the forecast
area as instability interacts with shortwave energy passing through.
Uncertainty increases some Saturday due to significant differences
between operational models and amongst GEFS members in terms of how
cold the air mass is...and precipitation amounts. Snow levels will
generally be 5000 feet and higher through Friday, and snow
amounts are not expected to be very high. For instance, about a
foot of snow is possible at Crater Lake in the 48 hour period from
late Wednesday through late Friday. In trying to pin down a
timeframe where roadways could see the most snow, Friday night and
early Saturday morning looks like the best bet for accumulating
snows on mountain passes about 5000 feet and higher.

Saturday through Tuesday...Weak ridging will build into the area
Saturday. However it's questionable as to how much if any
precipitation we'll get. The ECMWF shows a dry solution while the
GFS and Canadian show a slightly stronger shortwave coming in from
the southwest which could trigger scattered light precipitation
Saturday afternoon. For now we'll keep a slight chance mention in
Southwest Oregon and western Siksyou county. Snow levels Saturday
afternoon will range between 5500 and 6000 feet. Road snow impacts
Saturday should be minimal due to warm road temperatures and
light precipitation.

Regarding Sunday and Monday, the ECMWF is the wettest of the bunch.
The GFS shows a dry solution and the Canadian is mainly dry with the
trough axis positioned further offshore (near 140w). The GFS
individual ensemble members are all over the place with the position
of the upper trough. The ECMWF spread is not as much. If the ridge
to the east amplifies enough as suggested by the operational
models, then this could slow down the eastward progression of the
upper trough contrary to what the operational ECMWF shows. Therefore
the forecast in this time period will lean towards the slower
progression of the upper trough. This means drier and milder weather
Sunday and Monday. Even if we get precipitation, snow levels during
this time will be high given the colder air mass will still be well
offshore.

The front will inch closer to the Oregon coast Monday night and
Tuesday. I know this is a ways out, but there's some indications we
could be looking at moderate to strong winds in the Shasta Valley
and Rogue Valley. Of course the details could change given the
timing differences among the models. This would also apply to snow
levels which could end up higher Tuesday if the front and colder air
mass behind it is slower to arrive. -Petrucelli

&&

.AVIATION...06/18Z TAF CYCLE...VFR conditions are expected
for most of the area through the most of the TAF period. High clouds
will continue to move in and become thicker tonight, which may help
hinder fog development, but still believe there will be some
localized fog and low cigs brings IFR to portions of the Umpqua
valleys tomorrow morning around 16 or 17Z -Schaaf.

&&

.MARINE...Updated 130 PM PST Tuesday 06 Mar 2018...Weak high
pressure will persist over the waters through Tuesday, maintaining
calm conditions with light to moderate winds and seas between 7 and
8 feet. A strong storm system will approach the waters Wednesday
evening, with south winds increasing over the waters late Wednesday
evening and persisting into Thursday morning. Have issued a gale
warning for this time period. The gales will mainly be from 7 to 30
nm from shore north of Gold Beach, but steep, hazardous seas will
continue for the rest of the area. For simplicity, have gone with
the gale warning with small craft advisory conditions less than
three miles from shore.

Additionally, a few storm force gusts will be possible as this storm
moves in. Seas will remain steep and hazardous through Friday
morning as we transition from wind generated waves to a fresh
southwest swell. Conditions improve Friday and continue through
Saturday before the next system arrives Sunday evening. -Schaaf

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     for ORZ031.

CA...High Wind Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday
     afternoon for CAZ081.

Pacific Coastal Waters...Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday
     for PZZ350-356.
     Gale Warning from 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.

NSK/MAP/BMS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 3:27 AM PSTFrost AdvisoryMFRCoos, Curry, Douglas6 hr
Mar 6, 1:33 PM PSTGale WarningMFR50 hr
Mar 6, 1:33 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFR50 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.