High Wind Warning 1, NWS Medford, OR

576 
WWUS76 KMFR 020636
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1036 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

ORZ021-022-021445-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.220102T2000Z-220103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, 
and Gold Beach
1036 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with possible hurricane force
  gusts in excess of 65 mph. Higher gusts are possible along 
  capes and headlands.

* WHERE...Portions of the South Central Oregon Coast and Curry 
  County Coast, including the cities of Brookings, Gold Beach, 
  Port Orford, Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend, and significant 
  portions of US 101.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects may be blown 
  away or damaged.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-021445-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.220102T2100Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
1036 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley, including the communities of Weed, 
  Grenada, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and US 97.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects could be blown away or 
  damaged. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could combine with snow 
  creating significantly reduced visibilities at times, 
  especially in the southern Shasta Valley near Weed.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-021445-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
1036 PM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the 
  higher ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County, Eastern Curry and 
  Josephine Counties, and Jackson County, including the cities 
  of Medford, Ashland, Cave Junction, Selma, Glendale, Agness, 
  Camas Valley, and Sitkum, and portions of Interstate 5, US 
  199, and highways 42 and 38.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

471 
WWUS76 KMFR 021100
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

ORZ021-022-022200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.220102T2000Z-220103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of North Bend, Bandon, Port Orford, Harbor, 
and Gold Beach
300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph.
  Locally higher gusts are possible along capes and headlands.

* WHERE...Portions of the South Central Oregon Coast and Curry 
  County Coast, including the cities of Brookings, Gold Beach, 
  Port Orford, Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend, and significant 
  portions of US 101.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects may be blown 
  away or damaged.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-022200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.220102T2100Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley, including the communities of Weed, 
  Grenada, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and US 97.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects could be blown away or 
  damaged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could combine with snow 
  creating significantly reduced visibilities at times, 
  especially in the southern Shasta Valley near Weed.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-022200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Glendale, Cave Junction, Medford, 
and Ashland
300 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the 
  higher ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County, Eastern Curry and 
  Josephine Counties, and Jackson County, including the cities 
  of Medford, Ashland, Cave Junction, Selma, Glendale, Agness, 
  Camas Valley, and Sitkum, and portions of Interstate 5, US 
  199, and highways 42 and 38.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

962 
WWUS76 KMFR 022051
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1251 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

ORZ021-022-031200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, 
Port Orford, Coquille, Harbor, and Gold Beach
1251 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. 
  Locally higher gusts of up to 90 mph are possible along capes 
  and headlands. 

* WHERE...The South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, 
  including the cities of Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, 
  Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend, and significant portions of US
  101.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely result in tree damage and
  power outages. Roads may become blocked. Travel will become very
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose and 
  unsecured objects may be blown away or damaged. Structural 
  damage is possible. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-031200-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.220102T2100Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
1251 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley, including the communities of Weed, 
  Grenada, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and US 97.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects could be blown away or 
  damaged. Structural damage is possible. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could combine with snow 
  creating significantly reduced visibilities at times, 
  especially in the southern Shasta Valley near Weed.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ025-031200-
/O.EXA.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
Including the cities of Steamboat and Toketee Falls
1251 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the higher
  ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills, including Toketee
  Falls and Steamboat.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

* 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.

&&

$$

ORZ023-024-026-031200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, 
Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland
1251 PM PST Sun Jan 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the higher 
  ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, Josephine
  County, and Jackson County, including the cities of Medford,
  Roseburg, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Selma, Glendale,
  Agness, Camas Valley, Sitkum, Elkton, Sutherlin, and Drain, and
  portions of Interstate 5, US 199, and highways 42 and 38.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

891 
WWUS76 KMFR 031153
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
353 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

ORZ021-022-032100-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, 
Port Orford, Coquille, Harbor, and Gold Beach
353 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. 
  Locally higher gusts of up to 90 mph are possible along capes 
  and headlands.

* WHERE...The South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast, 
  including the cities of Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, 
  Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend, and significant portions of 
  US 101.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely result in tree damage and 
  power outages. Roads may become blocked. Travel will become 
  very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Loose 
  and unsecured objects may be blown away or damaged. Structural 
  damage is possible.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ081-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
353 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley, including the communities of Weed, 
  Grenada, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and US 97.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects could be blown away or 
  damaged. Structural damage is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could combine with snow 
  creating significantly reduced visibilities at times, 
  especially in the southern Shasta Valley near Weed.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, 
Cave Junction, Steamboat, Toketee Falls, Medford, and Ashland
353 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the 
  higher ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, 
  Josephine County, and Jackson County, including the cities of 
  Medford, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Selma, 
  Glendale, Agness, Camas Valley, Sitkum, Elkton, Sutherlin, and 
  Drain, and portions of Interstate 5, US 199, and highways 42 
  and 38.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

124 
WWUS76 KMFR 032042
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1242 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

ORZ021-022-032145-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Reedsport, Bandon, 
Port Orford, Coquille, Harbor, and Gold Beach
1242 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds are decreasing, and while still gusty at times, no longer
pose an immediate hazard.  

$$

CAZ081-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
1242 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Shasta Valley, including the communities of Weed, 
  Grenada, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and US 97.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could cause tree damage and power 
  outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Loose and unsecured objects could be blown away or 
  damaged. Structural damage is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could combine with snow 
  creating significantly reduced visibilities at times, 
  especially in the southern Shasta Valley near Weed.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ORZ023>026-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, 
Cave Junction, Steamboat, Toketee Falls, Medford, and Ashland
1242 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the 
  higher ridgelines and peaks.

* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, 
  Josephine County, and Jackson County, including the cities of 
  Medford, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Selma, 
  Glendale, Agness, Camas Valley, Sitkum, Elkton, Sutherlin, and 
  Drain, and portions of Interstate 5, US 199, and highways 42 
  and 38.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* 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.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

699 
WWUS76 KMFR 032348
NPWMFR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
348 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

CAZ081-040100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Weed and Yreka
348 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will remain gusty but will below High Wind Warning criteria.

$$

ORZ023>026-040100-
/O.EXP.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, 
Green, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, 
Cave Junction, Steamboat, Toketee Falls, Medford, and Ashland
348 PM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

Winds will remain gusty but will below Wind Advisory criteria.

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
934 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

.UPDATE...
Updates were made to the forecast for temperatures for today
through Sunday morning. The Freeze Warning along and near the
coast has been allowed to expire this morning.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
It was the coldest night of the fall and winter in many areas this
New Year's Day morning with at or below freezing temperatures
observed all the way to the coast across portions of Coos and
Curry counties. Across the east side there were a number of
locations that went below freezing including Klamath Falls at
negative 1F, negative 9F at Alturas, and -17F at Lakeview
Airport. Interestingly, while the very reliable two stations on
MesoWest in Ashland indicate it reached 21F there and 23F in
Talent, here at the Medford Airport low clouds kept the low at
30F.

Blue skies and sunshine will be observed for most of the day at
most locations through the day today making for a stellar start
to the New Year for many. Some valley to mid-elevation low clouds
are likely to linger into the afternoon west of Medford, across
the Illinois Valley, and across portions of western Douglas County
today, however. High temperatures have been updated to be more in
line with what's verified well of late versus the recently aiming
too low on the west side National Blend of Models. Additionally,
lows for tonight into Sunday morning have been updated to account
for extensive cirrus clouds moving in overnight, as well as some
winds beginning to stir the boundary layer a bit over the course
of the night.

Today we'll be updating wind, snow, rain, and potential flood
related headlines for the series of frontal system due in Sunday
night through Wednesday. A look at the models and a call from the
RFC suggest less flooding concerns than we had 24 hours ago for
the upcoming atmospheric river event, but more damaging wind
concerns in some areas. ~BTL

&&

.AVIATION...01/12Z TAFs...Conditions today will generally be the
best out of those of the upcoming week. West side valleys are mainly
LIFR/IFR with stratus early this morning while patches of IFR are
also present in east side valleys. Valley IFR will locally persist
through the morning, but show an overall lifting and thinning trend
with increasing areas of VFR into the afternoon. Conditions will be
similar tonight with valley LIFR/IFR stratus, especially on the west
side, expected to develop and thicken. Otherwise, VFR conditions
will persist through tonight.

The pattern will begin to change early Sunday morning with the
approach of a strong front. The front will bring rain, mainly MVFR
conditions and gusty southerly winds to the coast Sunday, spreading
inland through the day. -DW

&&

.MARINE...Updated 815 AM PST Saturday, 1 January
2022...Conditions improve under weak high pressure today. But, a
trend of stronger winds and higher seas begin late tonight as a
strong front approaches the area. The hazards have been adjusted
to account for these rapidly deteriorating conditions. Seas become
steep late tonight then gale to storm force winds and very high
and very steep seas are likely Sunday into Monday morning. Winds
will diminish Monday, but seas will likely remain very high. A
weaker front will follow Tuesday into Tuesday night, but this
still may result in gales accompanying high seas. A continued
series of disturbances is likely through the remainder of the week
with episodes of steep to very steep seas. -DW

&&

PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 957 PM PST Fri Dec 31 2021/

DISCUSSION...High pressure is building into the area tonight
resulting in a colder and drying air mass. Rain/snow showers that
moved through some areas around sunset are all but gone (a few
sprinkles/flurries remain). But, these have left some
moisture/wetness on area roads/sidewalks, etc., particularly west
of the Cascades (here in the Rogue Valley and also in the Umpqua
Valley). As temperatures drop this evening, this could result in
the risk of black ice in those areas for New Year's eve
celebrations. So, please be aware of this hazard and be careful if
driving/walking tonight. Of course, winter driving conditions are
expected just about everywhere along and east of the
Cascades/Siskiyous.

The cold is also a significant factor tonight as frigid air
settles in over fresh snow cover over the east side. This will
send temperatures down to near or even below zero for many
locations, including Klamath Falls, Lakeview and Alturas.
Temperatures are currently only in the upper teens to near 20F,
and, with clearing skies, expect some places will be in the
single digits around midnight.

Just how cold it gets west of the Cascades remains an ongoing
issue due to the presence of so much low-level/ground moisture.
This almost always results in the formation of low clouds and fog
in the inland valley areas, which might, once again, keep
temperatures a bit higher than they otherwise would be if skies
remain clear. We've nudged temperatures up slightly for the west
side valleys since we do expect some fog/low clouds to form, but
most places still wind up in the 20s. A freeze warning remains in
place along the coast where lows near or just below freezing are
expected tonight.

After any morning low clouds/fog, we expect a dry New Year's Day.
It will be chilly over the west side and still very cold from the
Cascades eastward.

Anytime Saturday through the daylight hours Sunday should be good
for travel, then another storm will take aim on the area Sunday
night into early next week with rain/wind and higher elevation
snow. For details on that, please see the previous discussion
below. -Spilde

LONG TERM....Monday Jan 3 through Friday Jan 7...
A strong storm will be moving into the area Monday, producing
heavy precipitation, strong winds, and plenty of mountain snow.
The storm will originate from a deep trough in the Gulf of Alaska,
which will interact with a hefty moisture plume over the
northeastern Pacific. The result will be strong, deep westerly
moisture transport along a slow-moving boundary that is likely to
stall or oscillate north to south along the coast of the Pacific
northwest through Tuesday night.

As the initial boundary moves onshore Sunday evening through Monday
night, a combination of pressure gradient induced winds and winds
mixing down from aloft (150+ kts at jet level and around 80 kts at
700 mb) will make for gale force winds over the coastal waters and
equally strong winds at ridge level. Because of the pressure
gradient induced portion and the SW orientation of the winds aloft,
the Shasta Valley, Scott Valley, and southern half of the Rogue
Valley will get quite gusty. And of course with a system like this
one, both the coastal headlands and beaches, and the entire East
Side will observe very gusty winds, with both locations looking like
they will meet High Wind Warning criteria.

Precipitation, heavy at times, will fall nearly all day,
resulting in several inches of snow in the Cascades, Siskiyous,
and the Mount Shasta area, with a foot or two possible on the
higher peaks and more snow-prone areas. Snow is also expected east
of the Cascades through Monday night, but snow levels are
expected to rise above the valley floors Tuesday as warm, moist
air continues to stream into the region.

With such strong winds, blowing snow would normally be of a high
concern, but in this case snow levels are expected to steadily rise
from 2500-3000 feet Sunday morning to 4000-4500 feet by
Monday morning, and this will cause snow to change to rain at all
but the highest passes. Further, the snow will not be as fluffy
and airy as we just experienced, and instead the warmer air will
cause it to be more wet and heavy. The exceptions to where blowing
snow can still create visibility and drifting issues will be in
the high Cascades like the Diamond Lake and Chemult areas, the
East Side, and the Mt. Shasta area.

The snow level will remain below the Cascade passes, like Diamond
Lake, through Tuesday afternoon and snow is expected to
accumulate the most between Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon.
Snowfall rates could approach 1"/hr for long durations on Monday
afternoon and evening. The high snowfall rates and strong winds
will likely pose difficult driving conditions and combined with
the wet, heavy nature of the snow, could cause problems with
regards to weighing down trees limbs and snapping them. Power
outages and road closures are possible.

For I-5 in the Mt. Shasta area, the forecast difficulty is how long
do the snow levels remain lowered Monday morning due to the
orographic effects of Mt. Shasta, before they rise above the passes
later in the day. Monday morning, snowfall rates look reach 1"/hr at
Snowmans Summit and could possibly do the same at Black Butte Summit
(though for now forecast rates are closer 0.75"/hr at Black Butte).
The best forecast would suggest the snow level stays at or below the
passes until Monday evening, but should the orographics of Mt.
Shasta not be able to maintain the pool of colder air at the
surface, the rate and amount of snowfall could come up short.

East of the Cascades, snow won't accumulate in earnest until the mid-
level winds shift from the southwest to the west around Monday
afternoon/evening. Once this wind shift happens, 24 hour snowfall
amounts will range from 1-2 inches in the lower valleys to a foot or
more in the higher terrain along the Klamath and Lake county borders
near Yamsay Mountain. Even with snow being wetter and heavier, the
strong winds (25+ mph sustained) are poised to cause fairly
widespread intermittent whiteout conditions. Snow levels, like in
other locations, will continue to rise and should cause a
changeover to rain in the valleys by Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile at the coast, especially in the coast ranges, rain will be
near constant. Rain totals through Tuesday are expected to be
between 3 and 7 inches (higher at elevation). This period also has
two of the heaviest periods of rain as the atmospheric river moves
south across the area, Sunday night into Monday morning, then again
as it wavers back north, late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Like elsewhere, we expect the strong winds and rain to create
hazardous driving conditions, as well as bring the likelihood of
ponding along roadways, rockfalls, and tree damage. A westerly
swell, southerly wind waves, and the King Tides could also lead to
minor flooding related to high tide Monday and Tuesday,
especially along south facing shorelines, and along the inland
tidal basins.

Heavy rain amounts, some of it on existing snowpack, along with
ongoing snowmelt, could lead to flooding concerns, particularly
along smaller creeks and rivers, streams that are prone to quick
rises, such as Deer Creek near Roseburg, and along the Coquille
River. For anyone interested in following the potential for river
flooding and flow rates, we encourage you to visit
water.weather.gov, click on the river forecast tab & zoom to
oregon, click on a point near you. The "probability information"
tab is quite useful to get a sense of 'best' and 'worst' case
outcomes for river flooding. We also expect urban areas to
experience frequent ponding, especially in areas that are known to
drain poorly.

All in all, Monday and Tuesday will be very active across the area
with numerous hazards and areas of concern. Be sure to stay up to
date with the latest forecasts, as changes are possible, and if you
are traveling, be sure to check ODOT or CalTrans road conditions
before venturing out.

The trough will weaken Wednesday, allowing ridging to build in along
the West Coast. The NBM keeps precipitation ongoing throughout the
extended period, but this seems somewhat unreasonable as all of the
deterministic models and the bulk of the ensemble members push the
preferred storm track to the north with the building ridge,
resulting in a significant reduction in precipitation chances
within the forecast area. That being said, some onshore flow
continues, and isolated to scattered showers are possible Wednesday
into Thursday, but expect the area to remain mostly dry until the
next trough and front arrive Friday. -BPN/Miles

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.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning
     for ORZ029>031.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for ORZ029-030.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon
     for ORZ021-022.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for ORZ027-028.
     Coastal Flood Watch from Monday morning through Monday afternoon
     for ORZ021.

CA...High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning
     for CAZ084-085.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night above 3000 feet in the for CAZ080.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening
     for CAZ082-083.

Pacific Coastal Waters...
     Gale Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Hazardous Seas Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
     for PZZ350-356-370-376.
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Sunday
     for PZZ350-356-376.
     Gale Warning from 6 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday for
     PZZ350-356-370-376.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon
     for PZZ350-356.
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Sunday
     for PZZ370.

BTL/BPN/DW