Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Jackson County

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM SUNDAY

  • WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2-6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph in the Shasta Valley.
  • WHERE…Central Siskiyou County in California and Jackson County in Oregon, including Medford, Yreka, Ashland, the Interstate 5, corridor, and Highways 140, 234, and 62.
  • WHEN…From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM Sunday.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could become difficult at times. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  • Additional Details…Snow levels will lower to about 500 feet during the overnight and early morning hours, then rise to around 1500 feet in the afternoon. This will result in two periods of low elevation snow Saturday and Sunday mornings.
  • Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities.
  • A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.

Source: NWS

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