Medford, Oregon – Drivers across southern Oregon and far northern California should prepare for increasingly hazardous travel beginning Tuesday afternoon as multiple rounds of snow move into the region, impacting mountain passes and higher-elevation communities through Thursday morning. Falling snow levels and gusty winds are expected to make road conditions slick during peak commute hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, winter weather advisories are in effect for the Klamath Basin, Jackson County, and western Siskiyou County in California. Snow begins late Tuesday afternoon in the Klamath Basin, with up to 3 inches expected by Tuesday night before a second, stronger round develops Wednesday afternoon. That system could deliver an additional 6 to 12 inches of snow near Chemult, Crescent, and along Highway 97, with wind gusts reaching 40 mph in exposed areas.
In Jackson County, including Butte Falls and areas along Highways 62, 227, and 238, snow levels are expected to fall quickly Wednesday evening, dropping from near 3,000 feet to as low as 2,000 feet. Total accumulations up to 6 inches could impact both the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Across western Siskiyou County, including Etna, Fort Jones, and Callahan, snow will develop Wednesday afternoon above 2,500 feet as snow levels fall overnight.
Motorists are urged to slow down, watch for icy bridges, and check TripCheck or Caltrans QuickMap before traveling. Winter advisories remain in effect through Thursday morning, and additional updates are possible as snow bands move through the region.
