Medford, Oregon – Snow and strong winds are expected above 4,500 feet in Siskiyou County overnight, creating hazardous mountain travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. PST Sunday for higher elevations across Siskiyou County. The advisory replaces a previously issued Winter Storm Warning that has been downgraded.
Forecasters expect total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches above 4,500 feet. Wind gusts could reach as high as 60 mph across high and exposed terrain, particularly near mountain passes and ridgelines.
Impacted areas include Bray and Tennant, as well as elevated routes such as Dead Horse Summit on State Highway 89 at 4,489 feet, Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road at 5,950 feet, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park Highway around 5,400 feet, Grass Lake near Mt. Hebron at 5,291 feet, and Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial Highway at 6,900 feet.
The combination of accumulating snow and strong winds may reduce visibility and create snow-covered roadways. Travel may become difficult to impossible at times, especially overnight and Sunday morning. Gusty winds could also cause tree damage in exposed areas.
Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling. Road conditions can be monitored by calling 511 or visiting quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Additional snow probability information is available at weather.gov/mfr/winter.
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