Winter Weather Advisory

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 759 PM PDT Fri May 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Mostly for the higher elevations of western Siskiyou County. This includes portions of Sawyers Bar Road near Mt. Etna. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick change from rain to snow will occur during the heaviest precipitation, and there is a 70% chance for snowfall rates to reach an inch per hour through 5 AM Saturday. * 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://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. &&