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Freeze Watch 7, NWS Medford, OR

October 10, 2021Siskiyou County, California; 5 counties in Oregon

NWS Medford, OR issued this freeze watch at Oct 10, 2021, 2:32 AM PDT for Siskiyou County, California; 5 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2021, 2:32 AM PDT (09:32 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 12, 2021, 1:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2021, 1:36 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 52 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
1989 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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322 
WWUS76 KMFR 100932
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
232 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

CAZ080>082-102145-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Happy Camp, Scott Bar, Hilt, Weed, Yreka, Dunsmuir, McCloud, 
and Mount Shasta
232 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 20s to 32 range across western
  Siskiyou County and in the lower to mid 20s across central 
  Siskiyou County are possible.

* WHERE...Valleys across western Siskiyou County, central Siskiyou
  County and south-central Siskiyou County. This includes the
  lower Klamath River valley near Somes Bar, Happy Camp and Seiad
  Valley and the Scott Valley. This also includes the Shasta
  Valley and areas near Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir. 

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-102145-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
232 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible.

* WHERE...South-central Douglas County, far eastern Curry County,
  Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the Illinois,
  Applegate, and Rogue Valleys as well as southern portions of 
  the Umpqua Basin near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale.
 
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
043 
WWUS76 KMFR 102051
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
151 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

CAZ080>082-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Happy Camp, Scott Bar, Hilt, Weed, Yreka, Dunsmuir, McCloud, 
and Mount Shasta
151 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to 32
  degrees possible. 

* WHERE...Valleys across western Siskiyou County, central 
  Siskiyou County and south-central Siskiyou County. This 
  includes the lower Klamath River valley near Somes Bar, Happy 
  Camp and Seiad Valley and the Scott Valley. This also includes 
  the Shasta Valley and areas near Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
151 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible.

* WHERE...South-central Douglas County, far eastern Curry 
  County, Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the 
  Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue Valleys as well as southern 
  portions of the Umpqua Basin near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
594 
WWUS76 KMFR 110354
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
854 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

CAZ080-112200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0011.211011T0900Z-211011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Happy Camp, and Scott Bar
854 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 21 possible.

* WHERE...For the Frost Advisory, Scott Valley including Etna and
  Fort Jones. For the Freeze Watch, Scott and Klamath River
  Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will trend colder Tuesday
  morning compared to Monday morning.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ081-082-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, Yreka, Dunsmuir, McCloud, 
and Mount Shasta
854 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to 32 
  degrees possible.

* WHERE...Valleys across western Siskiyou County, central Siskiyou
  County and south-central Siskiyou County. This includes the 
  Shasta Valley and areas near Mount Shasta and Dunsmuir.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
854 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible.

* WHERE...South-central Douglas County, far eastern Curry 
  County, Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the 
  Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue Valleys as well as southern 
  portions of the Umpqua Basin near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
721 
WWUS76 KMFR 110558
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

CAZ081-112200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.211011T2000Z-211012T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.

* WHERE...Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 near Yreka and 
  Weed.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With leaves still on some deciduous trees,
  tree branches are more susceptible to damage in this early
  season wind event.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-112200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.211011T2000Z-211012T0400Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County-
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Tulelake, Altamont, 
Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc
  Counties and Modoc County including Dorris, Tulelake, Tionesta,
  and Davis Creek. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern
  Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern
  Lake County including Klamath Falls, Paisley, Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With leaves still on some deciduous trees,
  tree branches are more susceptible to damage in this early
  season wind event. Also, any hazard trees in wildfire burn scar
  areas are more susceptible to tree fall so please use extra
  caution in these areas.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ080-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FR.Y.0011.211011T0900Z-211011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Happy Camp, and Scott Bar
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 21 possible.

* WHERE...For the Frost Advisory, Scott Valley including Etna 
  and Fort Jones. For the Freeze Watch, Scott and Klamath River 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will trend colder Tuesday 
  morning compared to Monday morning.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ082-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to 32 
  degrees possible.

* WHERE...Valleys across western Siskiyou County, central 
  Siskiyou County and south-central Siskiyou County. This 
  includes the Shasta Valley and areas near Mount Shasta and 
  Dunsmuir.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-112200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
1058 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible.

* WHERE...South-central Douglas County, far eastern Curry 
  County, Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the 
  Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue Valleys as well as southern 
  portions of the Umpqua Basin near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
769 
WWUS76 KMFR 111554
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

CAZ080-120000-
/O.EXP.KMFR.FR.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
Happy Camp, and Scott Bar
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible.

* WHERE...For the Freeze Watch, Scott and Klamath River Valleys.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ081-120000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.211011T2000Z-211012T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.

* WHERE...Shasta Valley including Interstate 5 near Yreka and 
  Weed.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With leaves still on some deciduous 
  trees, tree branches are more susceptible to damage in this 
  early season wind event.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-120000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.211011T2000Z-211012T0400Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County-
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Tulelake, Altamont, 
Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties and Modoc County including Dorris, Tulelake, 
  Tionesta, and Davis Creek. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern 
  and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central 
  and Eastern Lake County including Klamath Falls, Paisley, 
  Lakeview.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With leaves still on some deciduous 
  trees, tree branches are more susceptible to damage in this 
  early season wind event. Also, any hazard trees in wildfire 
  burn scar areas are more susceptible to tree fall so please 
  use extra caution in these areas.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ082-120000-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing temperatures ranging from the mid 20s to 32 
  degrees possible.

* WHERE...Valleys across western Siskiyou County, central 
  Siskiyou County and south-central Siskiyou County. This 
  includes the Shasta Valley and areas near Mount Shasta and 
  Dunsmuir.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-120000-
/O.CON.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
854 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s are possible.

* WHERE...South-central Douglas County, far eastern Curry 
  County, Josephine County and Jackson County. This includes the 
  Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue Valleys as well as southern 
  portions of the Umpqua Basin near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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841 
WWUS76 KMFR 112036
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

CAZ080-120500-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, 
and Happy Camp
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 20 degrees expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as
  low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Areas in the freeze warning include the Scott Valley and
  portions of the Klamath River Valley. This includes the
  communities of Fort Jones, Etna, Greenview, and Happy Camp. The
  frost advisory covers most other areas of the Klamath River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Bring pets inside for
the night. Remember, if it is too cold for you, it is too cold for
them.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-120500-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0900Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FR.Y.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Sutherlin, Green, Myrtle Creek, 
Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 20 degrees expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as
  low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...For the Freeze warning: The Illinois Valley in Josephine
  County, almost all of Jackson County including the Applegate,
  and Rogue Valleys, and southern portions of the Umpqua Basin 
  near Tiller, Azalea and Glendale in south Central Douglas 
  County. For the frost advisory, the remainder of Josephine 
  County, eastern Curry County, and Most of Douglas County 
  including Roseburg, Camas Valley, Sutherlin, Glide, and Drain.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Bring pets inside for
the night. Remember, if it is too cold for you, it is too cold for
them.

&&

$$

CAZ081-120500-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-
  freezing temperatures as low as 22 degrees expected. 

* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, a portion of the eastern Shasta
  Valley including Grenada and east of the Montague Airport. For
  the Freeze Warning, the entirety of Central Siskiyou County
  including the entire Shasta Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. 
 
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
 
* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ082-120500-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FZ.A.0007.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FZ.W.0012.211012T0800Z-211012T1600Z/
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees expected.

* WHERE...South Central Siskiyou County west of McCloud. This
  includes Mt. Shasta City and Dunsmuir. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While McCloud and areas eastward will see
  freezing temperatures, these areas have already seen a hard
  freeze and their growing season is over.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-120400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County-
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Tulelake, Altamont, 
Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, 
and Valley Falls
136 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc 
  Counties and Modoc County including Dorris, Tulelake, 
  Tionesta, and Davis Creek. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern 
  and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central 
  and Eastern Lake County including Klamath Falls, Paisley, 
  Lakeview.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With leaves still on some deciduous trees,
  tree branches are more susceptible to damage in this early
  season wind event. Also, any hazard trees in wildfire burn scar
  areas are more susceptible to tree fall so please use extra
  caution in these areas. Although the winds will diminish after 
  the advisory ends, cold temperatures will combine with the 
  breezy winds to create very low wind chills for this time of 
  year.

* View the hazard area in detail at 
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this freeze watch 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 freeze watch went out at Oct 9, 10:40 PM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 9, 10:40 PM PDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
1040 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

.Updated Aviation Discussion.

.DISCUSSION...Quiet weather is expected tonight ahead of our next
front, due to arrive tomorrow morning. The main impact from this
front will be increasing chances for frost and freeze conditions
and the chance for some light mountain snowfall. By Sunday night,
the air mass is forecast to be in the coldest 1 percent for this
time of year, per the 1979-2009 climatology. Cloud cover Monday
morning will likely prevent temperatures from reaching their
coldest potential, but less clouds Tuesday morning means the
coldest temperatures so far this season, with teens east of the
Cascades and 20s to low 30s west of the Cascades. Sunday night
into Monday morning will feature the chance for some light
snowfall over mountain passes generally above 4000 feet and
focused over the Cascades. Early October sun angle will likely
limit impacts to roadways to a minor magnitude, but travelers
should be aware of this early season snowfall potential. No
changes were made to the forecast this evening, and things look on
track. Keene

&&

.AVIATION...10/06Z TAFs...VFR will prevail through this evening. A
cold front will send light rain and MVFR to the coast north of Cape
Blanco overnight, spreading across Douglas County (including
Roseburg) on Sunday morning. Decided to keep IFR conditions for a
few hours (13-16z) Sunday morning with some guidance suggesting the
potential for lower ceilings as the front moves through. However its
possible the conditions may only be temporary during this time
period and not a prevailing condition.

A little light rain with will also move through Jackson County
(including Medford) around mid morning Sunday. Ceilings should
remain VFR, but partial terrain will be obscured.

In NorCal and east of the Cascades, VFR should continue to prevail
through the TAF period. The front could bring brief partial mountain
obscuration Sunday morning in the vicinity of Klamath Falls. Gusty
winds are also expected Sunday afternoon with gusts up to 30  knots
possible. -Petrucelli

&&

.MARINE...Updated 230 PM PDT Saturday 9 October 2021...High pressure
will be over the coastal waters this evening. A cold front is
expected late tonight into Sunday morning. Despite some south to
southwest wind ahead of and along the front, the strongest winds
will be from the north to northwest behind the front Sunday morning
into Monday morning. A steep combination of wind wave and northwest
swell will develop on Sunday morning, with elevated winds and seas
first developing in the outer waters early Sunday morning, then
spreading southeastward across the waters. Seas will build from
around 6 feet on Sunday morning to a peak of 10 to 13 feet on
Monday. Seas will remain high and steep at least through Monday
night.

Slight improvement in conditions is expected Tuesday as weak high
pressure briefly builds into the waters ahead of the next cold front
on Tuesday night. Seas are likely to build again Tuesday night into
Wednesday night. -DW/Spilde

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 259 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021/

DISCUSSION...Current satellite shows mainly clear skies across
southern Oregon and northern California. However, satellite also
shows our next system poised and ready to reach our area tomorrow.
This system is relatively dynamic with several key features. The
main feature which will drive our forecast is that the front will
arrive first and cause snow levels to crash behind the front--
starting around 8000 feet and dropping to 3500 feet. It is
possible that snow levels are a little too high due to the upper
air being so cold, but don't have the confidence to forecast lower
snow levels this early in the season without more than just a
very strong cold pool. The second factor is that the upper level
trough will move through after the front, producing additional
chances for light precipitation with those lower snow levels.

The forecast basically describes a moderate front coming through
on Sunday with most of the precipitation falling as rain. In
addition, the dynamics of this system could create the potential
for thunderstorms across the coast north of Bandon and for the
marine waters. This is a slight chance caused more by the dynamics
of the system instead of the traditional thermodynamic procedures
one might see in other areas of the country, and it would only be
a few strikes if any occurred at all. Once the upper level trough
comes through Sunday night into Monday, expect a second shot of
light precipitation at the lower snow levels. Although impacts are
not expected, some light snow--up to an inch is possible in some
of our higher passes in the Cascades like Willamette Pass and Lake
of the Woods with lesser amounts at our moderate passes like
Siskiyou Summit at I-5 (half an inch or less). This part of the
forecast has been relatively stable, and therefore confidence is
relatively high despite the complexity of the incoming system.

After the system comes through, breezy north winds are expected on
Monday afternoon and evening. The precipitation should be ending
around then, but temperatures will be very cold for this time of
year. A wide variety of Frost and Freeze products will likely be
needed for west side valleys--which if things continue down this
path could be issued as early as tonight for Monday night.

A brief break is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, but
the next weak front appears to arrive Tuesday afternoon and
evening. This system will not be a significant precipitation
producer either, but additional snow could fall in the Cascades
with snow levels between 4000 and 5000 feet. Again, impacts are
expected to be quite minimal with this system. Ensembles begin to
dry us out for most of the rest of the week. Another weak system
could arrive in the far extended period, but confidence in the
general details is low at this time. Please stay tuned to the
forecast for more information on potential snowfall, freezing
temperatures, and other fall to winter-like weather. -Schaaf

FIRE WEATHER...A stronger and notably colder frontal system will
move through Sunday  followed by a cold upper level low pressure
system Sunday night into Monday. Light to moderate valley rain and
some light mountain snow is likely from along and near the
Siskiyous northward and from the Oregon Cascades westward Sunday,
spreading southeastward across mainly the higher terrain Sunday
night into Monday. Northerly winds behind the front are expected
to become gusty across the ridges and in north to south oriented
valleys Sunday night through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values
will also be unseasonably cold across the area during that time
period. Winds are likely to diminish across many lower elevation
areas Monday night into Tuesday morning bringing the coldest
temperatures of the Autumn across the forecast area.

&&

.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...
CA...None.

Pacific Coastal Waters...
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.