Siskiyou County, CA – Four stranded motorists were rescued late on the evening of December 25 after whiteout conditions trapped two vehicles on Davis Road north of McCloud, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said heavy snowfall made the area impassable for regular law enforcement vehicles, prompting the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team to deploy. Persistent equipment issues slowed initial efforts, but backup crews from the Jackson and Klamath County Sheriff’s Offices joined the response, helping extract all four individuals safely.
According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, snow levels in parts of the county have dropped to 3,000 feet, making many rural roads above that elevation impassable. Drivers are urged to check CalTrans QuickMaps before traveling and to carry chains, food, blankets, and flashlights during winter conditions.
Authorities also reminded residents that stranded vehicles left behind during rescues are the driver’s responsibility to recover once conditions improve.
More snowstorms are expected later this week, and officials warn motorists to prepare for chain checkpoints and possible highway slowdowns, including on Interstate 5.
“Stay safe, Siskiyou,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote, thanking regional partners for their assistance in the Christmas night rescue.
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