Alert archive / Oregon / Winter Storm Warnings in 2026
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this winter storm warning at Jan 5, 2026, 1:55 PM PST for 4 counties in Oregon. It took effect at Jan 6, 2026, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 42 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2026, 1:55 PM PST (21:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 6, 2026, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR
The radar
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160 WWUS46 KMFR 052155 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ORZ027-061000- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0001.260106T1800Z-260108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260106T0000Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Union Creek, Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, and Crater Lake 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 5000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. For the Winter Storm Warning, snow expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches is possible, with 20 to 30 inches over area peaks and ridgelines. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mostly above 4000 feet in South Central Oregon Cascades, including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake and highways 138, 230 and 62 down to around Union Creek. For the Winter Storm Watch, areas from Crescent Lake to Crater Lake and above 3500 feet. This includes portions of highways 58, 230, 138, and 62. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ025-061000- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0001.260106T1800Z-260108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This included terrain around Highway 138 near Toketee Falls. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ028-061000- /O.UPG.KMFR.WS.A.0001.260106T1800Z-260108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are possible, with 20 to 30 inches over area peaks and ridgelines. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and above 3500 feet from Crater Lake to north of Howard Prairie. This includes portions of Highways 62 and 140. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ CAZ080-082-083-060000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260106T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Tennant, Bray, and Pondosa 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 4000 FEET IN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet in Siskiyou County. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet, except up to 20 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow levels could drop to 3500 feet this morning bringing a couple of inches of wet snow to I-5 around Mt. Shasta City and also around McCloud. * WHERE...Above 4000 feet in Siskiyou County. This includes the following passes or notable locations... Snowman Summit on Highway 89 at 4498 ft. Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. Mt. Shasta ski park highway at 5462 ft. Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial highway at 6900 ft. Grass Lake at Mt. Hebron at 5291 ft. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree branches to break and fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-061000- /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Chemult, Gilchrist, and Crescent 155 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent as well as parts of Highway 97. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ TD
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472 WWUS46 KMFR 060015 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 CAZ080-082-083-060115- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260106T0000Z/ Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Tennant, Bray, and Pondosa 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The Winter Storm Warning has expired. Snow showers are tapering off, with an additional accumulation of only up to an inch expected this evening. $$ ORZ027-061200- /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260106T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Union Creek, Diamond Lake, Crescent Lake, and Crater Lake 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...The Winter Weather Advisory has expired. Snow showers are tapering off, with only up to an additional inch of snow expected this evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are possible, with 20 to 30 inches over area peaks and ridgelines. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mostly above 4000 feet in South Central Oregon Cascades, including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake and highways 138, 230 and 62 down to around Union Creek. For the Winter Storm Watch, areas from Crescent Lake to Crater Lake and above 3500 feet. This includes portions of highways 58, 230, 138, and 62. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ025-061200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This included terrain around Highway 138 near Toketee Falls. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ028-061200- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are possible, with 20 to 30 inches over area peaks and ridgelines. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and above 3500 feet from Crater Lake to north of Howard Prairie. This includes portions of Highways 62 and 140. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-061200- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and Gilchrist 415 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent as well as parts of Highway 97. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ DW
520 WWUS46 KMFR 060750 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ORZ025-061600- /O.EXT.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches at elevations between 2000 and 3000 feet, including portions of highway 138 east of Steamboat. Also, 6 to 14 inches at elevations above 3000 feet, including the back country. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This includes portions of Highway 138 and Toketee Falls. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ027-028-061600- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Crater Lake, Union Creek, Diamond Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Howard Prairie, and Crescent Lake 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Heavy snow resumes Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches from Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning, mainly from highway 140 northward. Then, after a break on Wednesday morning, an additional 8 to 20 inches in the Cascades and 3 to 8 inches in the Siskiyou Mountains Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over high and exposed terrain during both events. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, Lake of the Woods, Siskiyou Summit, highways 138, 230, 140, 62 down to around Union Creek, 66, and interstate 5. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ CAZ080-061600- /O.EXB.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Etna, Callahan, Fort Jones, and Greenview 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon around 4000 feet then fall to 2500 ft during Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. && $$ ORZ026-061600- /O.EXB.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Butte Falls 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 ft in Jackson County. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon at around 3000 feet, but fall to 2000 feet early in the evening, and are forecast to briefly fall as low as 1800 feet early Thursday morning. * WHERE...Jackson County, including Prospect, Butte Falls, and portions of highways 62, 227, and 238. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-061600- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and Gilchrist 1150 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches from late Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night. Then, after a break on Wednesday morning, additional accumulations of between 6 and 12 inches from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent as well as parts of Highway 97. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other valley locations in Klamath and western Lake counties can expect up to 3 inches of snow during Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ DW
846 WWUS46 KMFR 061121 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ORZ027-028-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Siskiyou Summit, and Crescent Lake 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet this evening into early Wednesday morning. Heavy snow resumes Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches from this evening into early Wednesday morning, mainly from highway 140 northward. Then, after a break on Wednesday morning, an additional 8 to 20 inches in the Cascades and 3 to 8 inches in the Siskiyou Mountains Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over high and exposed terrain during both events. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains, including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, Lake of the Woods, Siskiyou Summit, highways 138, 230, 140, 62 down to around Union Creek, 66, and interstate 5. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ025-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches at elevations between 2000 and 3000 feet, including portions of highway 138 east of Steamboat. Also, 6 to 14 inches at elevations above 3000 feet, including the back country. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This includes portions of Highway 138 and Toketee Falls. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected in the back country from this evening into early Wednesday morning. After a break on Wednesday morning, moderate to heavy snow is expected Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and Gilchrist 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches from late this afternoon through tonight. Then, after a break on Wednesday morning, additional accumulations of between 6 and 12 inches from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent as well as parts of Highway 97. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Other valley locations in Klamath and western Lake counties can expect up to 3 inches of snow during Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ CAZ080-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Fort Jones, Greenview, Etna, and Callahan 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon around 4000 feet then fall to 2500 ft during Wednesday night, perhaps even lower as precipitation winds down overnight. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Western Siskiyou County including Fort Jones, Etna and Sawyers Bar Road and parts of Highway 96 west of Klamath River. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. && $$ ORZ026-070000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Butte Falls 321 AM PST Tue Jan 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 ft in Jackson County. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon at around 3000 feet, but fall to 2000 feet early in the evening, and are forecast to briefly fall as low as 1800 feet early Thursday morning. * WHERE...Jackson County, including Prospect, Butte Falls, and portions of highways 62, 227, and 238. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ MAS
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WWUS46 KMFR 062304
WSWMFR
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
.Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the Cascades
later tonight and again on Wednesday evening. Snow levels will fall
to 2000 feet on Wednesday with snow possibly falling to the valley
floors Wednesday night.
ORZ027-028-071215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern
Oregon Cascades-
Including the following locations...Diamond Lake, Union Creek,
Siskiyou Summit, Crescent Lake, Crater Lake, and Howard Prairie
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24
inches, with 19 to 23 inches in Crater Lake National Park and 8 to
11 inches over Mount Ashland ski park. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph over high and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains.
Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union
Creek, Howard Prairie.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft.
Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft.
Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft.
Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft.
Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft.
Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or
highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation
between 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM Thursday.
Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range.
Location >= >= >= >=
2in 8in 12in 18in
-------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Siskiyou 78% 4% 0% 0%
Pass
Lake of 100% 54% 44% 35%
the Woods
Diamond 100% 99% 67% 42%
Lake
Junction
Mt. A 100% 37% 15% 0%
Lodge
Crater 100% 97% 66% 44%
Lake
Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
ORZ025-071215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
Including the following locations...Toketee Falls
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10
AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CASCADE
FOOTHILLS...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet in the Douglas County
Cascade foothills. Total snow accumulations 6 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...Above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Foothills
Including the locations of...Toketee Falls.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional
snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
ORZ029-030-071215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T0000Z-260108T1800Z/
Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-
Including the following locations...Gilchrist, Chemult, and
Crescent
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow
accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over
high and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...In north central Klamath County
Including the locations of...Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional
snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
CAZ080-071215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Greenview, Etna, Callahan,
and Fort Jones
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN
WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within
western Siskiyou County. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western
Siskiyou County.
Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation
between 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM Thursday.
Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range.
Location >= >= >= >=
6in 8in 12in 18in
-------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Etna 1% 0% 0% 0%
Summit
Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
&&
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Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Butte Falls
304 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 ft in Jackson County. Total snow
accumulations up to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Above 2000 ft in Jackson County
Including the locations of...Butte Falls.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation
between 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM Thursday.
Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range.
Location >= >= >=
2in 4in 6in
-------- ---- ---- ----
Ashland 0% 0% 0%
Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
Smith218
WWUS46 KMFR 070613
WSWMFR
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
.Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area. The
first overnight, and the second Wednesday afternoon into Thursday
morning. Snow levels of 4500 feet will fall to 3500 feet overnight.
Then, snow levels begin at 3000 feet Wednesday afternoon before
falling as low as 1500 feet on Thursday morning, with significant
snow for west side areas and northern Klamath County at elevations
above 2000 feet.
ORZ027-028-071600-
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South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern
Oregon Cascades-
Including the following locations...Siskiyou Summit, Crescent
Lake, Diamond Lake, Howard Prairie, Union Creek, and Crater Lake
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24
inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to
15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland
ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be
heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and
especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains.
Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union
Creek, Howard Prairie.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft.
Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft.
Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft.
Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft.
Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft.
Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or
highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation
between 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM Thursday.
Probabilities don't always overlap the hazard's time range.
Location >= >= >= >=
2in 8in 12in 18in
-------- ---- ---- ---- ----
Siskiyou 78% 4% 0% 0%
Pass
Lake of 100% 54% 44% 35%
the Woods
Diamond 100% 99% 67% 42%
Lake
Junction
Mt. A 100% 37% 15% 0%
Lodge
Crater 100% 97% 66% 44%
Lake
Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
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ORZ025-071600-
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Eastern Douglas County Foothills-
Including the following locations...Toketee Falls
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10
AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet in the Douglas County
Cascade foothills. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. Snow
levels of 3000 feet Wednesday afternoon will fall to 2000 feet
during Wednesday evening, then will drop as low as 1500 feet as
snow intensity decreases on Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Above 2000 feet in the Douglas County cascade foothills
Including the locations of...Toketee Falls and highway 138.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional
snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
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Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-
Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and
Gilchrist
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow
accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over
high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County.
This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as
parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional
snow probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will
receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during
Wednesday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
CAZ080-071600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Greenview, Fort Jones,
Callahan, and Etna
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN
WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within
western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will begin Wednesday
afternoon around 4000 feet, fall to 2500 ft during Wednesday
night, then continue lowering to around 2000 feet as snow tapers
off late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain.
Snow will be heaviest during Wednesday evening.
* WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western
Siskiyou County.
Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional
snow probabilities
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
&&
$$
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/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Butte Falls
1013 PM PST Tue Jan 6 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY...
* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 2000 ft in Jackson County.
Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Snow levels will begin
the event at around 3000 feet then fall to 2000 feet during
Wednesday evening, and continue falling to around 1500 feet as
snow tapers off on Thursday morning. Snow will be heaviest during
Wednesday evening until around 2 AM PST Thursday.
* WHERE...Above 2000 ft in Jackson County Including the locations
of...Butte Falls, Prospect, and portions of highways 227 and 62.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Portions of Ashland, east Medford, and Rogue
River are expected to receive up to an inch of snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
DW366 WWUS46 KMFR 070926 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 .Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break, another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas. ORZ027-028-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Union Creek, Siskiyou Summit, Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, Crescent Lake, and Crater Lake 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to 15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ025-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Cascade foothills. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. Snow levels of 3000 feet this afternoon will fall to 2000 feet this evening, then will drop as low as 1500 feet as snow intensity decreases Thursday morning. * WHERE...Above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Cascade Foothills Including the locations of...Toketee Falls and highway 138. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ023-080000- /O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the following locations...Glendale 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 ft, but 3 to 6 inches above 2500 ft. * WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Central Douglas County. Including the locations of...Glendale. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Canyon Mt. Pass on I-5 at 2018 ft. Camas Mt. Pass on Highway 42 at 1426 ft. Highway 227 from Tiller southward. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ024-080000- /O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 feet, but 2 to 5 inches above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Including the locations of...Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Hayes Hill Summit on Highway 199 at 1598 ft. Sexton Summit Pass on I-5 at 1936 ft. Stage Road Pass on I-5 at 1830 ft. Smith Hill Summit on I-5 at 1725 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and Gilchrist 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ CAZ080-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Callahan, Greenview, Etna, and Fort Jones 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon around 4000 feet, fall to 2500 ft during Wednesday night, then continue lowering to around 2000 feet as snow tapers off late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. && $$ ORZ026-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Jacksonville, Butte Falls, and Ashland 126 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1500 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Total snow accumulations of a dusting to an inch down to 1500 feet, 2 to 4 inches down to 2000 feet and as much as 6 inches above 2500 feet. Snow levels around 3000 feet fall to 2000 feet this evening, and continue falling to around 1500 feet as snow tapers off on Thursday morning. Snow will be heaviest this evening until around 2 AM PST Thursday, but snow showers could continue through the morning. * WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County including the locations of...Ashland, East Medford, Butte Falls, Prospect, and portions of highways 227 and 62. This also includes the following passes or notable locations...Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ MAS
998 WWUS46 KMFR 070938 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 .Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break, another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas. ORZ027-028-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Union Creek, Siskiyou Summit, Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, Crescent Lake, and Crater Lake 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to 15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ025-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Cascade foothills. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. Snow levels of 3000 feet this afternoon will fall to 2000 feet this evening, then will drop as low as 1500 feet as snow intensity decreases Thursday morning. * WHERE...Above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Cascade Foothills Including the locations of...Toketee Falls and highway 138. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ029-030-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Crescent, Chemult, and Gilchrist 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes through Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ CAZ080-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Callahan, Greenview, Etna, and Fort Jones 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will begin Wednesday afternoon around 4000 feet, fall to 2500 ft during Wednesday night, then continue lowering to around 2000 feet as snow tapers off late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. && $$ ORZ023-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the following locations...Glendale 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 ft, but 3 to 6 inches above 2500 ft. * WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Central Douglas County. Including the locations of...Glendale. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Canyon Mt. Pass on I-5 at 2018 ft. Camas Mt. Pass on Highway 42 at 1426 ft. Highway 227 from Tiller southward. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ024-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 feet, but 2 to 5 inches above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Including the locations of...Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Hayes Hill Summit on Highway 199 at 1598 ft. Sexton Summit Pass on I-5 at 1936 ft. Stage Road Pass on I-5 at 1830 ft. Smith Hill Summit on I-5 at 1725 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ026-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.260107T2100Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Jacksonville, Butte Falls, and Ashland 138 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1500 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Total snow accumulations of a dusting to an inch down to 1500 feet, 2 to 4 inches down to 2000 feet and as much as 6 inches above 2500 feet. Snow levels around 3000 feet fall to 2000 feet this evening, and continue falling to around 1500 feet as snow tapers off on Thursday morning. Snow will be heaviest this evening until around 2 AM PST Thursday, but snow showers could continue through the morning. * WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County including the locations of...Ashland, East Medford, Butte Falls, Prospect, and portions of highways 227 and 62. This also includes the following passes or notable locations...Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ MAS
057 WWUS46 KMFR 072256 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ORZ025-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS... * WHAT...Heavy snow in the Douglas County Foothills. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 8 inches. * WHERE...In the Douglas County Foothills Including the locations of...Toketee Falls. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ027-028-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Crescent Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Crater Lake, and Diamond Lake 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 12 inches, with 9 to 12 inches in Crater Lake National Park and 8 to 11 inches over Mount Ashland ski park. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ CAZ080-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Etna, Callahan, Greenview, and Fort Jones 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. * WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ023-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the following locations...Glendale 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Including the locations of...Glendale. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Canyon Creek Pass on I-5 around 2000ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ024-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 5 inches. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Sexton Pass, Smith Hill and Stage Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. Bear Camp road at 4735 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ ORZ026-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Butte Falls, Jacksonville, and Ashland 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1500 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches with the higher totals in the Cascade foothills. * WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County Including the locations of...Ashland, Butte Falls. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ029-030-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist 256 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow in north central Klamath County. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...In north central Klamath County Including the locations of...Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ Smith
070 WWUS46 KMFR 080637 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ORZ025-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS... * WHAT...Heavy snow in the Douglas County Foothills. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In the Douglas County Foothills Including the locations of...Toketee Falls. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ027-028-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Crescent Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie, Siskiyou Summit, Crater Lake, and Diamond Lake 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, except 2 to 5 inches in the Siskiyou Mountains. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ CAZ080-080900- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Greenview, Fort Jones, Etna, and Callahan 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT IN THE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS WITHIN WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...Above 2500 ft in the Klamath Mountains within western Siskiyou County. Including the locations of...Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ023-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the following locations...Glendale 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Including the locations of...Glendale. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Canyon Creek Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ024-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1400 FT IN EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Sexton Pass, Smith Hill and Stage Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. Bear Camp road at 4735 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ026-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Jacksonville, Ashland, and Butte Falls 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1500 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with highest totals in the Cascade foothills. * WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County Including the locations of...Ashland, Butte Falls, and Prospect. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ029-030-081530- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Gilchrist, Crescent, and Chemult 1037 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow in north central Klamath County. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In north central Klamath County Including the locations of...Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ DW
091 WWUS46 KMFR 080835 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 CAZ080-080945- /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T0900Z/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the following locations...Callahan, Fort Jones, Greenview, and Etna 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... The threat has ended. $$ ORZ025-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS... * WHAT...Snow in the Douglas County Foothills continues tonight. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...In the Douglas County Foothills Including the locations of...Toketee Falls. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. && $$ ORZ027-028-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Crater Lake, Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Union Creek, and Crescent Lake 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft. Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft. Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft. Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ ORZ023-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County- Including the following locations...Glendale 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 1400 FT IN CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Including the locations of...Glendale. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Canyon Creek Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ024-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 1400 FT IN EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Sexton Pass, Smith Hill and Stage Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. Bear Camp road at 4735 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ026-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Jackson County- Including the following locations...Jacksonville, Butte Falls, and Ashland 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 1500 FT IN JACKSON COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with highest totals in the Cascade foothills. * WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County Including the locations of...Ashland, Butte Falls, and Prospect. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ORZ029-030-081800- /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist 1235 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING IN NORTH CENTRAL KLAMATH COUNTY... * WHAT...Snow in north central Klamath County. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In north central Klamath County Including the locations of...Chemult, Crescent, and Gilchrist. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Guerrero
858 WWUS46 KMFR 081803 WSWMFR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1003 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ORZ025-027-028-081915- /O.EXP.KMFR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Eastern Douglas County Foothills-South Central Oregon Cascades- Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the following locations...Toketee Falls, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Siskiyou Summit, Crater Lake, Crescent Lake, and Howard Prairie 1003 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Some snow showers will persist in the Cascades for the next few hours. The heaviest snow fall rates had ended. $$ ORZ023-024-026-029-030-081915- /O.EXP.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260108T1800Z/ Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Jackson County-Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the following locations...Gilchrist, Butte Falls, Jacksonville, Ashland, Chemult, Crescent, and Glendale 1003 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ Smith
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 5, 9:58 AM PST, 3 hours 57 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 5, 9:58 AM PST, 3 hours 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
958 AM PST Mon Jan 5 2026
...Updated AVIATION discussion for 18Z TAFs...
.DISCUSSION...Unexpectedly cold air has filled into the Illinois
and Applegate valleys this morning, bringing reports of snowfall
from local spotters and visible snowfall on roadcams in Cave
Junction. Snowfall has been reported at elevations as low as 1300
feet. Meanwhile, rainfall continues at Siskiyou Summit (4000 feet) on
Interstate 5. With this round of precipitation dissipating in the
afternoon and evening, continued west side snowfall is not
expected.
Please see the previous discussion for more details on the short-
and long-term forecast. -TAD
&&
.AVIATION...05/18Z TAFs...Showers continue for inland areas west of
the Cascades, with light rain showers over lower elevation areas and
snow showers over terrain. Generally, flight levels west of the
Cascades are VFR or MVFR with areas of IFR (Medford) or LIFR
(Terrain around Mount Shasta) present. For the Oregon coast and east
side area, VFR ceilings are present.
Showers will decrease into the afternoon and evening, with less
activity expected through Tuesday morning. Low ceilings and valley
fog may develop in the Umpqua and Rogue valleys, but signals are
currently weak in guidance. Beyond this TAF period, a front looks to
bring another round of activity starting Tuesday afternoon and
evening. -TAD
&&
.MARINE...Updated 800 AM PST Monday, January 5, 2026...Winds become
north today and could be gusty this afternoon south of Cape
Blanco. Choppy seas may approach small craft advisory levels there
during the evening before subsiding. Another front passes Tuesday
into Tuesday night with a brief period of gusty south winds and
steep seas. This is followed by long period swell Tuesday night and
building and steepening seas Wednesday into Thursday. -Spilde
&&
.BEACH HAZARDS/HIGH SURF...Updated 300 AM PST Monday, January 5,
2026...Long period swell, originating from a storm along the
Aleutian Islands, is forecast to arrive in the southern Oregon
waters Tuesday night, then build Wednesday into Thursday. Early
indications are showing the swell arriving at 3-6 feet at 20-25
seconds, which initially poses a risk for sneaker waves Tuesday
night into Wednesday. Then, as the swell builds to 13-18 feet,
high surf risk increases Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. We'll
continue to monitor for possible beach hazard and/or high surf
products. -Spilde/BPN
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 314 AM PST Mon Jan 5 2026/
DISCUSSION...Satellite imagery is showing low pressure spinning
near the NorCal coast this morning. This will move inland today.
Model guidance early this morning is showing a deformation axis
setting up to the north of the low and this will move across SW
Oregon and NorCal during the morning rush. At the same time, snow
levels will continue to drop to around 3500-4000 feet and this
will cause some snow over the passes, including at Siskiyou Summit
on I-5. Web cams at this early hour are showing roads becoming
snow covered along Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls and also over
the passes east of Klamath Falls. We issued Winter Weather
Advisories for this morning for all those areas through noon PST.
It's been raining at Klamath Falls, but it'll turn to snow this
morning there too. There could be an inch or so, so watch for
slick spots on roadways there during the morning commute. With
snow levels dropping, we adjusted the Winter Storm Warning for
the NorCal mountains to above 4000 feet, which continues through 4
pm PST. However, some of the hi-res guidance is showing heavier
precipitation rates developing between 4 and 10 am, and that could
cause snow levels to drop even more (down to around 3500 feet
around Mt. Shasta City). A few inches are possible there and this
could cause problems on I-5, if this were to occur. Meanwhile, a
cold rain will gradually end from NW to SE for other areas west of
the Cascades, including here in Medford. This whole system will
push to the south and east of the area tonight and most areas will
get a break.
The next disturbance will move into Washington and NW Oregon
Tuesday morning. Most of our area will start out dry (aside from
some snow showers in the mountains), but precipitation will
gradually increase due to orographic enhancement over the
Cascades Tuesday afternoon. Rain/snow will settle southward
across most of the west side Tuesday night into Wednesday. Snow
levels will be generally around 4000 feet, but will be a bit lower
(down to as low as 3000 feet across the north - northern Douglas
County). Snow will pick up across the Cascades and the Cascade
Foothills during this time. While there could be a brief break
during Wednesday morning, another frontal system will move in from
the NW re-energizing snow over the Cascades/Foothills during the
afternoon and at night. Snow amounts of 1-2 feet seem likely, with
some wind (40 mph) and low visibility conditions. As such, we've
issued a Winter Storm Watch which will be in effect from late
Tuesday morning through Thursday morning. We may also need
advisories in other areas, like the Highway 97 corridor north of
Klamath Falls (Chiloquin to Chemult, Crescent and La Pine). With
the flow aloft mostly from the WNW, we expect only minor winter
impacts farther south in NorCal with this event. Even so, snow
levels drop to their lowest levels of the season Wednesday night
into Thursday, down to 2000-2500 feet and even some of the
guidance is showing a 40-60% chance of at least some wet snow
mixing in here around the valley. This is most likely up around
east Medford, Jacksonville, and in Ashland.
Once we get past that, model guidance is in pretty good agreement
showing a dry period Friday into next weekend with some cold
nights, especially where there's fresh snow cover. With
strengthening inversions, this could cause some fog/freezing fog
in the west side valleys along with another period of air
stagnation. -Spilde
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning
for ORZ025-027-028.
Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST this afternoon for
ORZ027>030.
CA...Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM PST this afternoon for CAZ080-
082-083.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...None.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2:00 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | MFR | Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath | 12 hr |
| Jan 5, 1:55 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and 1 more | 68 hr |
| Jan 5, 1:58 PM PST | Wind Advisory | MFR | Lake | 53 hr |
| Jan 5, 2:05 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 50 hr | |
| Jan 5, 2:05 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Warning | MFR | 3 days | |
| Jan 5, 2:05 PM PST | High Surf Advisory | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 3 days |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.