Alert archive / Oregon / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this winter storm warning at Feb 2, 2021, 8:49 PM PST for 4 counties in Oregon; Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Feb 2, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 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
- Feb 2, 2021, 8:49 PM PST (04:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 2, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 11:26 AM PST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 7:15 AM PST | SNOW 2.1 | 1 Wnw Yreka, CA | |
| Feb 3, 7:26 AM PST | HEAVY SNOW 1 | 5 N Eagle Point, 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 00:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 37 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
- 8 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1550 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 79 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 19 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
825 WWUS46 KMFR 030449 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 849 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ORZ024>026-031230- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0005.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the cities of Toketee Falls and Ashland 849 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting to 30 mph, except up to 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches for elevations between 1500 feet and 2000 feet with 3 to 6 inches between 2000 and 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes Toketee Falls, Prospect, Butte Falls, and rural areas above 2500 feet in Josephine, Jackson, eastern Curry and eastern Douglas Counties. This also includes higher portions of Highway 138 east of Steamboat, Toketee, portions of Highway 62 near Prospect, higher portions of the Trail-Tiller Highway and upper portions of Highway 46 near the Oregon Caves. The Winter Weather Advisory includes areas above 1500 feet elevation including Ashland, higher portions of the Applegate Valley, including near Jacksonville Hill, Hayes Hill on Highway 199, and the Interstate 5 passes between Sunny Valley and Azalea. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected late tonight through Wednesday morning. Wet snow may mix down to lower valley floors Wednesday morning, but we are not expecting it to accumulate. Light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ080-031230- /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0005.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, Scott Bar, and Somes Bar 849 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 30 mph, except 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes elevations above 3000 feet in west of the Scott Valley in western Siskiyou County. This includes higher portions of the Sawyers Bar Road and rural areas above 3000 feet elevation. The winter weather advisory includes the Scott Valley and areas above 1500 feet in western Siskiyou including Scott Bar, Fort Jones, Etna, Callahan. This also includes portions of Highway 3, Highway 96 and lower portions of the Sawyers Bar Road. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected late tonight through Wednesday morning. Then light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ ORZ023-027>030-031230- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Glendale, Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Siskiyou Summit, Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist 849 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches at elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet, with 4 to 9 inches at elevations above 3000 feet and in the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous. Winds gusting to 25 mph except 35 to 45 mph over the mountains above 3000 feet. * WHERE...This includes portions of Douglas above 1500 feet including the passes on Interstate 5 between Azalea and Sunny Valley. This also includes all highways and passes in the Southern Oregon Cascades including Highways 62, 230, 138, 140, 66 and also include portions of Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected late tonight and Wednesday morning. Then expect light to moderate snow showers Wednesday afternoon above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-082-031230- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt and Yreka 849 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 1500 feet. Above 3000 feet snow accumulations of 3-5 inches expected, with localized higher amounts up to 7 inches above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Siskiyou County above 1500 ft, including the Shasta Valley from Gazelle north along I-5 to Hilt and west to Klamath River. Portions of route 89 south of Mt. Shasta City. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
967 WWUS46 KMFR 031228 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 428 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ORZ024>026-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County- Including the cities of Toketee Falls and Ashland 428 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting to 30 mph, except up to 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches for elevations between 1500 feet and 2000 feet with 3 to 6 inches between 2000 and 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes Toketee Falls, Prospect, Butte Falls, and rural areas above 2500 feet in Josephine, Jackson, eastern Curry and eastern Douglas Counties. This also includes higher portions of Highway 138 east of Steamboat, Toketee, portions of Highway 62 near Prospect, higher portions of the Trail-Tiller Highway and upper portions of Highway 46 near the Oregon Caves. The Winter Weather Advisory includes areas above 1500 feet elevation including Ashland, higher portions of the Applegate Valley, including near Jacksonville Hill, Hayes Hill on Highway 199, and the Interstate 5 passes between Sunny Valley and Azalea. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected late tonight through Wednesday morning. Wet snow may mix down to lower valley floors Wednesday morning, but we are not expecting it to accumulate. Light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ080-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, Scott Bar, and Somes Bar 428 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 3000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 30 mph, except 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes elevations above 3000 feet in west of the Scott Valley in western Siskiyou County. This includes higher portions of the Sawyers Bar Road and rural areas above 3000 feet elevation. The winter weather advisory includes the Scott Valley and areas above 1500 feet in western Siskiyou including Scott Bar, Fort Jones, Etna, Callahan. This also includes portions of Highway 3, Highway 96 and lower portions of the Sawyers Bar Road. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected late tonight through Wednesday morning. Then light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ ORZ023-027>030-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Douglas County-South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Glendale, Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Siskiyou Summit, Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist 428 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON above 1500 feet... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches at elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet, with 4 to 9 inches at elevations above 3000 feet and 6 to 12 inches in the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous. Winds gusting to 25 mph except 35 to 45 mph over the mountains above 3000 feet. * WHERE...This includes portions of Douglas above 1500 feet including the passes on Interstate 5 between Azalea and Sunny Valley. This also includes all highways and passes in the Southern Oregon Cascades including Highways 62, 230, 138, 140, 66 and also include portions of Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected late tonight and Wednesday morning. Then expect light to moderate snow showers Wednesday afternoon above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-082-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt and Yreka 428 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 1500 feet. Above 3000 feet snow accumulations of 3-5 inches expected, with localized higher amounts up to 7 inches above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Siskiyou County above 1500 ft, including the Shasta Valley from Gazelle north along I-5 to Hilt and west to Klamath River. Portions of route 89 south of Mt. Shasta City. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
405 WWUS46 KMFR 031740 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ORZ024-026-031845- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County- 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The bulk of the precip has left the area and further impacts are not expected or will be very isolated. Showers remain in the area and will taper off through about 4 PM PST. Snow levels will rise to between 2500-3000 feet while showers are still in the area. $$ ORZ023-031845- /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Douglas County- 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The bulk of the precip has left the area and further impacts are not expected or will be very isolated. Showers remain in the area and will taper off through about 4 PM PST. Snow levels will rise to between 2500-3000 feet while showers are still in the area.. $$ ORZ025-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the city of Toketee Falls 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2500 feet, heavy snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting to 30 mph, except up to 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches for elevations between 1500 feet and 2000 feet with 3 to 6 inches between 2000 and 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes Toketee Falls in eastern Douglas County. This also includes higher portions of Highway 138 east of Steamboat and Toketee. The Winter Weather Advisory includes areas above 1500 feet elevation in eastern Douglas County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ080-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, Scott Bar, and Somes Bar 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 3000 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, heavy snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 30 mph, except 45 mph over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow accumulations of 2 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. * WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning includes elevations above 3000 feet in west of the Scott Valley in western Siskiyou County. This includes higher portions of the Sawyers Bar Road and rural areas above 3000 feet elevation. The winter weather advisory includes the Scott Valley and areas above 1500 feet in western Siskiyou including Scott Bar, Fort Jones, Etna, Callahan. This also includes portions of Highway 3, Highway 96 and lower portions of the Sawyers Bar Road. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Then light to moderate snow showers are expected in the afternoon for elevations above 2000 feet. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now. && $$ ORZ027>030-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Siskiyou Summit, Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches at elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet, with 4 to 9 inches at elevations above 3000 feet and 6 to 12 inches in the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyous. Winds gusting to 25 mph except 35 to 45 mph over the mountains above 3000 feet. * WHERE...This includes portions of Eastern Douglas County above 1500 feet east of Toketee Falls. This also includes all highways and passes in the Southern Oregon Cascades including Highways 62, 230, 138, 140, 66 and also include portions of Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow showers this afternoon above 2000 feet. * 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. && $$ CAZ081-082-040000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Hilt and Yreka 940 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 1500 feet. Above 3000 feet snow accumulations of 3-5 inches expected, with localized higher amounts up to 7 inches above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Siskiyou County above 1500 ft, including the Shasta Valley from Gazelle north along I-5 to Hilt and west to Klamath River. Portions of route 89 south of Mt. Shasta City. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. && $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
281 WWUS46 KMFR 031926 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1126 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 CAZ080-ORZ025-032030- /O.CAN.KMFR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Eastern Douglas County Foothills- 1126 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The bulk of the precip has left the area and further impacts are not expected or will be very isolated. Showers remain in the area and will taper off through about 4 PM PST. Snow levels will rise to between 2500-3000 feet while showers are still in the area. $$ CAZ081-082-ORZ027>030-032030- /O.CAN.KMFR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County- South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- 1126 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The bulk of the precip has left the area and further impacts are not expected or will be very isolated, and these will mainly be at the higher elevations of Mt. Shasta. Showers remain in the area and will taper off through about 4 PM PST. Snow levels will rise to between 2500-3000 feet while showers are still in the area. $$ Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 1:15 AM PST | Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 7 min |
| Feb 3, 1:38 AM PST | River Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 29 hr |
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.