Weather Alerts for Central OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
Effective: Thu, 3/13 4:01am Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 3/13 12:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
South Central Oregon Cascades - Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Effective: Wed, 3/12 8:49pm Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 3/13 5:15am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
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.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
Modoc County - Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County - Central and Eastern Lake County
Effective: Wed, 3/12 8:49pm Updated: Thu, 3/13 8:02am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 3/13 5:15am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
South Central Oregon Cascades - Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
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.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
CENTRAL OR

Areas Affected:
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
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.