Winter Weather Advisory for Colestin, Oregon
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
247 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
ORZ027-028-260015-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0025.240425T1900Z-240426T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-
Including the city of Diamond Lake
247 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. This includes Crater Lake, Diamond
Lake, Willamette Pass, and Mt. Ashland.
* 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.