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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Medford OR

241 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024



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South Central Oregon Cascades-

Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-

Including the city of Diamond Lake

241 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM PDT

FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...



* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations

  of 5 to 15 inches. Snow levels will initially be at 6000 to 6500

  feet this afternoon into the evening, but decrease to 5000 feet

  accompanying the highest snowfall rates from around 2 AM early

  Friday morning into Friday afternoon.  



* WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains 

  and Southern Oregon Cascades.



* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent warm temperatures will likely delay

  and diminish accumulations on paved road surfaces. Amounts will

  be highest in the high country, above 6500 feet. 



* 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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