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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Medford, OR

January 2, 2021Siskiyou County, California

NWS Medford, OR issued this winter storm warning at Jan 2, 2021, 1:49 PM PST for Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 2, 2021, 1:49 PM PST (21:49 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 4, 2021, 9:55 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Medford, OR

County Siskiyou County, CA

The radar

The Medford radar (KMAX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 89 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-01-02Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-01-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 217 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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0-6 km bulk shear
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217 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
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076 
WWUS46 KMFR 022149
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
149 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

CAZ080-082-083-031600-
/O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
149 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
  except near the highest elevations which will see gusts to 70 
  mph.
 
* WHERE...Higher terrain of Siskiyou County, including portions 
  of Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 3, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, and other 
  rural locations. Highway 97, although included in the warning, 
  will see amounts closer to 3 to 6 inches of snow.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact travel. Very strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ027-031600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.210103T0000Z-210103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the city of Crater Lake
149 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected
  above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph in areas of exposed higher
  terrain. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, moderate snow 
  expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Both advisories are for the southern Oregon Cascades
  from Crater Lake to areas of Willamette Pass Ski Resort,
  including Diamond Lake. The advisories also include portions of
  Highway 62, 138, and 230 
  
* WHEN...The first Winter Weather Advisory is from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 1 PM PST Sunday. The second Winter Weather Advisory
  is from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
  winds will cause reduced visibilities and tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These advisories highlight the highest 
  snowfall rates during a 3 day-long snow event. Thus, expect 
  light snow before and after the advisory time frames.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ028-031600-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
149 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph except for Mt.
  Ashland which will see gusts as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous
  including Highway 140 at Lake of the Woods Pass and the Mt.
  Ashland Ski area as well as the road to Mt. Ashland.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow should occur between 10
  AM Monday through 10 PM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
5 follow-up statements
169 
WWUS46 KMFR 031227
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
427 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

CAZ080-082-083-032230-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
427 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, except 3 to 6 inches along
  higher elevation portions of Highway 97. Winds gusting as high 
  as 50 mph except near the highest elevations which will see 
  gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Higher terrain of Siskiyou County, including portions of
  Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 3, Grass Lake, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, 
  and other rural locations.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact travel. Very strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ029-030-032230-
/O.EXB.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T2100Z-210105T0600Z/
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Including the city of Chemult
427 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Monday afternoon in exposed 
  areas.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of Highway 97 including near Modoc
  Point, Spring Creek Grade, Sand Creek, and Chemult. 

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ027-032230-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
427 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 5000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
1 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected
  above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph in areas of exposed higher
  terrain. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, moderate snow
  expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in exposed areas.

* WHERE...Both advisories are for the southern Oregon Cascades 
  from Crater Lake to areas of Willamette Pass Ski Resort, 
  including Diamond Lake. The advisories also include portions 
  of Highway 62, 138, and 230.

* WHEN...The first Winter Weather Advisory is until 1 PM PST this
  afternoon. The second Winter Weather Advisory is from 7 AM 
  Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. Strong winds will
  cause reduced visibilities and tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These advisories highlight the periods of
  heaviest snowfall. Thus, expect light snow between the two
  advisories.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ028-032230-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
427 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
1 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph except for 
  Mt. Ashland which will see gusts as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous
  including Highway 140 at Lake of the Woods Pass and the Mt.
  Ashland Ski area as well as the road to Mt. Ashland. A period of
  accumulating snowfall is possible at Siskiyou Summit on
  Interstate 5 between late Monday morning and Monday night.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow should occur from 10 AM 
  Monday through 10 PM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
214 
WWUS46 KMFR 032047
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1247 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021



ORZ027-041430-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
1247 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
1 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Crater Lake to areas 
  of Willamette Pass Ski Resort, including Diamond Lake. The 
  advisories also include portions of Highway 62, 138, and 230.

* WHEN...7 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ongoing winter weather advisory at 5000
  feet will expire at 1 PM today. The next winter weather advisory
  starts at 7 AM Monday.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

CAZ080-082-083-041430-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
1247 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, except 3 to 6 inches along 
  higher elevation portions of Highway 97. Winds gusting as high 
  as 50 mph except near the highest elevations which will see 
  gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Higher terrain of Siskiyou County, including portions 
  of Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 3, Grass Lake, Mt. Shasta Ski 
  Park, and other rural locations.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact travel. Very strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow could start along the higher
  elevations of Highway 97 as early as 10 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ029-030-041430-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T2100Z-210105T0600Z/
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Including the city of Chemult
1247 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Monday afternoon in 
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of Highway 97 including near Modoc 
  Point, Spring Creek Grade, Sand Creek, and Chemult.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ028-041430-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
1247 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
1 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph except for 
  Mt. Ashland which will see gusts as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous 
  including Highway 140 at Lake of the Woods Pass and the Mt. 
  Ashland Ski area as well as the road to Mt. Ashland. A period 
  of accumulating snowfall is possible at Siskiyou Summit on 
  Interstate 5 between late Monday morning and Monday night.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow should occur from 10 AM 
  Monday through 10 PM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
440 
WWUS46 KMFR 041355
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
555 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

CAZ080-082-083-042315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
555 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, except 3 to 6 inches along
  higher elevation portions of Highway 97 and potentially down to 
  Snowmans Summit on Highway 89. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  except near the highest elevations which will see gusts to 70 
  mph.

* WHERE...Higher terrain of Siskiyou County, including portions 
  of Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 3, Grass Lake, Mt. Shasta Ski 
  Park, and other rural locations.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact travel. Very strong winds 
  could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow could start along the higher
  elevations of Highway 97 as early as 10 AM this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ029-030-042315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1900Z-210105T0600Z/
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Including the city of Chemult
555 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon in exposed 
  areas.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of Highway 97 including near Modoc 
  Point, Spring Creek Grade, Sand Creek, and Chemult.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ027-028-042315-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T0900Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
555 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches. A quick 1 to 3 inches expected on Siskiyou
  Summit on Interstate 5. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph in
  exposed areas.

* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Crater Lake to areas
  of Willamette Pass Ski Resort, including Diamond Lake, portions
  of Highways 62, 138, and 230. Also portions of the Southern
  Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous including Highway 140 at Lake of
  the Woods Pass and Mt. Ashland ski road. A shorter period of
  accumulating snow is expected at Siskiyou Summit on Interstate
  5.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday except 12 pm through 5 pm this
  afternoon at Siskiyou Summit.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* 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 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
606 
WWUS46 KMFR 042138
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
138 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

CAZ080-082-083-050615-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
138 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Highway 97 near Grass Lake could
  see an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow. Winds gusting as high 
  as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Higher terrain of Siskiyou County, including portions 
  of Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 3, Grass Lake, Mt. Shasta Ski 
  Park, and other rural locations.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact travel, including reduced
  visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ029-030-050600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Including the city of Chemult
138 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1
  to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of Highway 97 including near Modoc 
  Point, Spring Creek Grade, Sand Creek, and Chemult.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

ORZ027-028-050615-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T0900Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
138 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 
  2 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Crater Lake to areas
  of Willamette Pass Ski Resort, including Diamond Lake, portions
  of Highways 62, 66, 138, and 230. Also portions of the Southern
  Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous including Highway 140 at Lake of
  the Woods Pass, Highway 66 and Dead Indian Memorial Road, and 
  Mt. Ashland ski road. A shorter period of accumulating snow is 
  expected at Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday except 12 pm through 5 pm this 
  afternoon at Siskiyou Summit.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

* 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 for latest road conditions.

* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 
  will cause travel difficulties.

&&

$$

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WWUS46 KMFR 050555
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
955 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021


CAZ080-082-083-050700-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
955 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers have diminished. 

$$

ORZ029-030-050700-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/
Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
955 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers have diminished. 

$$

ORZ027-028-050700-
/O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T0900Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
955 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow showers have diminished. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 3:00 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchMFRSiskiyou11 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.