Alert archive / Oregon / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 14, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this winter storm warning at Nov 29, 2018, 3:46 PM PST for 7 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Nov 30, 2018, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2018, 3:46 PM PST (23:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 30, 2018, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 1, 2018, 4:00 PM PST
- In force
- 24 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 23:49 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 8:37 AM PST | SNOW 3.8 | 4 Wsw Klamath Falls, OR | 3.75 INCHES OF SNOW OVERNIGHT. ALSO REPORTED A WATER EQUIVALENT OF 2.25 INCHES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. |
| Dec 1, 10:20 AM PST | SNOW 4.5 | Lakeview, OR |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1032 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 175 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
002 WWUS46 KMFR 292346 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet Friday night through Saturday... Friday evening through Saturday a strong cold front and associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest bringing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels could drop briefly below 2500 feet in heavier showers. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-300800- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, heavy in places. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, in the warning area are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, in the advisory area are expected. * WHERE...In California, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. Highways 97, 140, 139, 395 and other area roads will be affected. Highest snow amounts will be on highway 97 near Chemult, 140 near Bly and Cedar Pass. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ024>026-300800- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0008.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills and Jackson County. Highways 138, 227, higher elevations of highway 140, 66, and other higher elevation roads will also see possible hazardous conditions. The passes on I-5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass may see brief periods of snow. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ080-082-300800- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0008.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County. Higher passes like Grayback Mountain and Route 3 and route 89 could see very heavy snow amounts. Black Butte Summit will see periods of Heavy Snow. Snow levels could drop briefly to the valley floor in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ027-028-300800- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. Siskiyou Summit, route 140 and 66, and especially roads in the Crater lake area will see periods of heavy snow. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023-300800- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County- 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County. Route 227 and other roads above 2500 ft can see periods of wet heavy snow. Snow may drop to the pass levels on I-5 briefly in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ081-300800- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County- 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. Roads above 2500 feet will see periods of brief heavy snow. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow levels could drop briefly to the valley floor in heavier showers. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely, and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ084-300800- /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 346 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, including route 97 and other roads. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/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 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
811 WWUS46 KMFR 300645 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet Friday night through Saturday... Friday evening through Saturday a strong cold front and associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest bringing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-301445- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, heavy in places. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, in the warning area are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, in the advisory area are expected. * WHERE...In California, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. Highways 97, 140, 139, 395 and other area roads will be affected. Highest snow amounts will be on highway 97 near Chemult, 140 near Bly and Cedar Pass. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ027-028-301445- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, Highways 140 and 66, and especially roads in the Crater lake area will see periods of heavy snow. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023>026-301445- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County. Route 227 and other roads above 2500 ft can see periods of wet heavy snow. Snow levels may drop to the pass levels on I-5 in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ080>082-301445- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County- South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County. Higher passes like Grayback Mountain and Highways 3 and 89 could see very heavy snow amounts. Black Butte Summit on Interstate 5 will see periods of Heavy Snow. Snow levels could drop briefly to the valley floor in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ084-301445- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 1045 PM PST Thu Nov 29 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, including Highway 97 and other roads. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
393 WWUS46 KMFR 301227 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet tonight through Saturday... This evening through Saturday a strong cold front and associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest bringing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, heavy in places. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, in the warning area are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, in the advisory area are expected. * WHERE...In California, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. Highways 97, 140, 139, 395 and other area roads will be affected. Highest snow amounts will be on highway 97 near Chemult, 140 near Bly and Cedar Pass. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ027-028-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, Highways 140 and 66, and especially roads in the Crater Lake area will see periods of heavy snow. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023>026-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County. Route 227 and other roads above 2500 ft can see periods of wet heavy snow. Snow levels may drop to the pass levels on I-5 between Grants Pass and Canyonville in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, starting shortly after dark this evening. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ080>082-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County- South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County. Higher passes like Grayback Mountain and Highways 3 and 89 could see very heavy snow amounts. Black Butte Summit on Interstate 5 will see periods of Heavy Snow. Snow levels could drop briefly to the valley floor in heavier showers. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ084-010000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 427 AM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, including Highway 97 and other roads. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Snow will initially fall on just above freezing road temperatures that will cool below freezing shortly after dark, making roads possibly covered in ice in places. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/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 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
896 WWUS46 KMFR 302218 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet tonight through Saturday... This evening through Saturday, a strong cold front and associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest, producing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-011200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT: Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with localized amounts up to 12 inches are expected in the warning area. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with localized amounts up to 6 inches are expected in the advisory area. * WHERE: Locations in the Warning area include Medicine Lake and the Lava Beds National Monument, highway 97 between Chiloquin and Chemult, and Highway 140 between Bly and Lakeview and near Warner Canyon. Locations in the Advisory area include most other area roads and this cities of Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Bly, Chiloquin, and Alturas. * WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected between midnight and sunrise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ027-028-011200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches. * WHERE: The Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon, including Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, Highways 140 and 66, and Highways 62, 230, and 138 near Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. * WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. && $$ ORZ023>026-011200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT: Heavy wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches.. * WHERE: Elevations above 2500 feet in Jackson and central Douglas Counties, including Highway 227 between Tiller and Trail, and Dead Indian Memorial Road east of Ashland. * WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice covered starting shortly after dark this evening. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. && $$ CAZ080>082-011200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County- South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet. * WHERE: Elevations above 2500 feet in western and central Siskiyou County, including Interstate 5 at Mount Shasta City and Black Butte Summit, Highway 89 from Mount Shasta City to Dead Horse Summit, Scott Mountain Pass, Etna Summit, and Grayback Road north of Happy Camp. * WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected late this evening through the overnight hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. && $$ CAZ084-011200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.181201T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 218 PM PST Fri Nov 30 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches. * WHERE: Northeast Siskiyou County including Highway 97 at Macdoel and Dorris. * WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ BPN Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
539 WWUS46 KMFR 011108 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet through this afternoon... Today, an associated area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest this morning, producing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across portions of southwest Oregon and northern California through this afternoon. Snow levels could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-020000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, in the warning area are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, in the advisory area are expected. * WHERE...In California, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is occurring and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ027-028-020000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is occurring and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ023>026-020000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills and Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * 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. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is occurring and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ080>082-020000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County- South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County, Central Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is occurring and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ CAZ084-020000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 308 AM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with local amounts up to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/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 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
110 WWUS46 KMFR 020013 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WINDING DOWN THIS EVENING... .The current winter storm is winding down over the area this evening. While advisory and warning level conditions are no longer expected, some ares will still experience some light additional accumulations. Please see the below section for further details. CAZ083-085-ORZ029>031-020115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, Tennant, Alturas, Canby, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Lakeview, and Valley Falls 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... While snowfall is winding down across the area, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible this evening through tonight from around Silver Lake southeastward to Valley Falls and eastward to Alkali Lake and to Adel southeast to the Nevada state line on Highway 140. Locally higher amounts of 3-5 inches are possible in the mountains in that area. $$ ORZ027-028-020115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, and Siskiyou Summit 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected this evening through tonight. $$ ORZ023>026-020115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... An additional 1 to 3 inches is expected for areas above 2500 feet in northeast Curry County, Josephine County, and southern and eastern Jackson County this evening and overnight. Locally higher amounts are possible about 3500 feet in the Oregon Caves area. $$ CAZ080>082-020115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County- South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible above 3000 feet this evening and overnight. $$ CAZ084-020115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181202T0000Z/ Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties- Including the cities of Dorris and Macdoel 413 PM PST Sat Dec 1 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Additional accumulations of an inch or less are expected this evening through the overnight. $$ BTL Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning 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 storm warning went out at Nov 29, 11:09 AM PST, 4 hours 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 29, 11:09 AM PST, 4 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
1109 AM PST Thu Nov 29 2018
.AVIATION...For the 29/18Z TAFs...Light rain with MVFR or better
ceilings will continue to affect the area, including all
terminals, off and on today. There may be a break in between
rain bands late morning and early afternoon, but rain should
rotate back in from the west later this afternoon and this
evening. -Wright
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 912 AM PST Thu Nov 29 2018/
UPDATE...Snow levels are dropping with heavier precipitation
rates near Snowman Summit according to the road cameras. Satellite
is showing impressive looking band over the area, but
precipitation amount associated with this feature are not high
with the bulk of the precipitation well south of our area.
Updates for the lower snow levels in Northern California will be
issued shortly. Sven
PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 631 AM PST Thu Nov 29 2018/
DISCUSSION...
Winter weather will be increasing across the forecast area the
rest of this week into this weekend as temperatures become colder,
snow levels lower, and accumulating snow falls down to about 2500
foot elevations. Please see the Winter Weather Message issued
this morning for the latest winter weather headlines. Also, expect
that a number of additional winter weather headlines are likely
to be issued in the next 24 hours.
This morning a broad, occluded frontal system is spinning into
Northern California sending moisture northward across the area.
While radar returns do not look particularly impressive, there
have been some moderate to briefly heavy precipitation rates
recorded. Automated weather stations in western and south-
central Siskiyou County are reporting precipitation amounts of a
half inch to an inch in just the last 6 hours. The Mount Shasta
Avalanche Center's Ski Bowl site at 7600 feet reported nearly 3
inches of new snow in 2 hours and rain changed to heavy, wet snow
down to Snowmans Summit on California Highway 89. Precipitation
rates have likely peaked and snow levels have likely bottomed out
in the Mount Shasta area for this morning. Since periods of snow
are likely to continue above 5kft there this morning we continue
to have a winter weather advisory in effect there through 10 AM
PST.
Showers are expected to continue across the forecast area today
into tonight as the current low shears out northeastward as it
gets pulled ahead of the next incoming trough of low pressure.
Snow levels are expected to hover around 5kft for most of the area
through tonight.
Light showers Friday morning will be followed by a band of
moderate to heavy precipitation late Friday afternoon through
early Saturday morning, and then followed by showers Saturday.
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for areas above 2500-3500
feet from the Mount Shasta area, western Siskiyou County, and
areas west of the Oregon Cascades for Friday evening through
Saturday. While some of the watch area may only get advisory level
snow amounts, guidance indicates areas above 3500 feet are likely
to see 8 to 15+ inches of new snow in 24 hours or less.
Additionally, the NAM12 has been very consistent for it's last
several runs in indicating precipitation rates of 0.30" to 0.60"
in just 3 hours as a strong cold front moves across the forecast
area late Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning. This
equates roughly to the potential for snowfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour as the front moves through. While the other models
are not quite as robust with precipitation amounts, they have a
similar theme, so confidence is high in the front moving through
with falling snow levels. Over the next 12-24 hours we'll be
getting QPF guidance in from the shorter term high resolution
models which should help us hone in on precipitation amounts. The
bottom line is, stay tuned for updates and be prepared to adjust
your travel plans for Friday evening through Saturday if your
plans take you over the mountains and hills above 2500 feet. If
you must travel above 2500 feet, make sure you and your vehicle
are prepared for snow covered roads and be prepared for possible
travel delays.
Saturday night through Sunday confidence in the overall forecast
deteriorates due to uncertainty in the models. The previous theme
had been showers winding down and then dry conditions with east
wind early next week. However, for the last 24-30 hours the GFS
and ECMWF have indicated the possibility of another frontal system
pushing in from the southwest. BTL
MARINE...Updated 300 AM PST Wednesday 28 November 2018...Steep
long period westerly swell will persist into the weekend. Winds will
increase out of the north today as low slides past us to our
south. These winds will be hazardous to smaller crafts that venture
beyond 30 nm away from shore. The next period of concern will be
Saturday night into Sunday when seas are expected to become very
steep. Wave heights will be around 14 to 16 feet and wave periods
around 12 to 13 seconds at this time. Overall, the active weather
pattern will keep seas hazardous to smaller crafts through
Saturday. Seas are expected to lower Sunday and Monday.
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon for ORZ024>026.
CA...Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday
afternoon for CAZ080-082.
Pacific Coastal Waters...Small Craft Advisory for hazardous seas until 10 PM PST Sunday
for PZZ350-356-370-376.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM PST this evening for PZZ370-376.In the hours before
Local storm report, Nov 29, 11:13 AM PST, 4 hours 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
1113 AM PST THU NOV 29 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1112 AM SNOW 4 W FORT ROCK 43.36N 121.14W
11/29/2018 M1.5 INCH LAKE OR TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
BPNThe office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2:24 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:44 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine | 11 hr |
| Nov 29, 3:46 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 48 hr |
| Nov 28, 8:03 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Siskiyou | 14 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in Oregon, 2018Winter Storm Warnings in California, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.