Weather Alerts for Central ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
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CENTRAL OR | ||
Areas Affected: East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades |
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Effective: Thu, 3/13 4:01am | Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Thu, 3/13 12:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above 4000 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible; total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible above 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches below 4000 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions, especially along US-20 over Santiam Pass. Information: Persons should consider delaying 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. |
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CENTRAL OR | ||
Areas Affected: South Central Oregon Cascades - Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades |
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Effective: Wed, 3/12 8:49pm | Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Thu, 3/13 5:15am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 to 15 inches, with highest amounts near Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected tonight followed by light to moderate snow showers are expected on Thursday. Then additional heavy snow is expected Friday morning through Friday evening. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. |
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CENTRAL OR | ||
Areas Affected: Modoc County - Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County - Central and Eastern Lake County |
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Effective: Wed, 3/12 8:49pm | Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Thu, 3/13 5:15am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph over higher mountains. * WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Modoc, and Lake counties, including Adel, Valley Falls, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Summer Lake, Wagontire, areas west of Canby, the high terrain of the Warner, Gearhart, and Yamsay mountains, and portions of highways 140, 395, 299, and 31. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. In California, call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. In Oregon, call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. |
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CENTRAL OR | ||
Areas Affected: South Central Oregon Cascades - Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades |
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Effective: Wed, 3/12 8:49pm | Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Thu, 3/13 5:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 to 15 inches, with highest amounts near Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected tonight followed by light to moderate snow showers are expected on Thursday. Then additional heavy snow is expected Friday morning through Friday evening. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. |
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CENTRAL OR | ||
Areas Affected: East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades |
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Effective: Thu, 3/13 4:01am | Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Thu, 3/13 12:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above 4000 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible; total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible above 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches below 4000 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions, especially along US-20 over Santiam Pass. Information: Persons should consider delaying 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. |