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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Medford OR

1058 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



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Western Siskiyou County-

1058 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING

ABOVE 4000 FEET...



Observations in western Siskiyou County are showing light

precipitation. This product does not need to be extended.



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South Central Oregon Cascades-

Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-

Including the city of Crescent Lake

1058 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS

EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...



* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 

  of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.



* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 

  northward. This includes Lake of the Woods, Highway 62 and 138 

  at Crater Lake and Diamond Lake, and portions of highway 58 

  near Crescent Lake and Willamette Pass.



* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will drop quickly overnight 

  today and rain will change over to snow during the heaviest 

  precipitation. There is a 70 percent chance for 1 inch an hour 

  snowfall rates for a couple of hours between 4AM and 8AM 

  Saturday. Snowfall rates will lighten after that. Temperatures 

  will be very cold Saturday night, and any wet roads in the 

  Cascades could refreeze.



* View the hazard area in detail at 

  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



* Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.



* Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and 

  limited visibilities.



* See https://www.tripcheck.com for latest road conditions.



* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow 

  will cause travel difficulties.



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