Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 206 PM PDT Sat Mar 23 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Central Siskiyou County, above 4000 feet elevation. This includes Snowmans Summit on Highway 89. Also, light to moderate snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches may impact Interstate 5 at Black Butte Summit Monday morning. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM PDT Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.