Winter Storm Watch In Effect Beginning Sunday

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET

WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow possible above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches possible, with up to a foot over higher peaks and ridges. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
WHERE…Elevations above 2500 feet along the Cascades, the Cascade foothills, and Umpqua Divide, including Crater Lake, Howard Prairie, Prospect, Union Creek, Toketee Falls, Diamond Lake, and portions of highways 138, 62, 230, 140, 227, 58, and Dead Indian Memorial Highway.
WHEN…From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roads and low visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is expected late Sunday night into Monday morning, and could produce snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour during the Monday morning commute.
Stock emergency kit with tire chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications.
The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet accumulations that may create dangerous travel.