Major Winter Storm to Impact The Area This Weekend

A strong, cold, wet system is already moving down the Pacific Northwest coast and will bring snow to much of Southwest Oregon and Northern California this weekend. The heaviest snow and biggest impacts will be felt in the mountains, including the lower passes, but valley locations and perhaps even the coast will eventually see snow as snow levels plummet.

The cold pattern continues into next week, and another major storm is possible Sunday night into Tuesday.

The National Weather Service is reporting, moderate to heavy snow is expected for our areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Most of the entire Pacific Northwest will feel the effects of this winter storm.

Within our region, locations above 4,500 feet are expected to receive heavier snow totals. Mountain passes could see up to 12 inches of snow. Higher elevations may see up to 24 inches.

Snow is expected to fall at sea level up and down the coastlines of Oregon and Washington.

Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.

A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.

WINTER STORM WARNING & ADVISORY

Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations expected in the warning area of 8 to 14 inches. Accumulations in the advisory area of 5 to 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

LOCATION
Areas in the warning include Keno and Highway 97 from Modoc Point to Chemult.

Areas in the advisory include Klamath Falls, Macdoel, Bonanza, Sprague River, Bly, Beatty, Highway 62, Highway 138, Highway 66 and Highway 140 as well as the remainder of the Cascades and Siskiyous.

WHEN
From 10 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. Heaviest snowfall is expected Saturday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Gusty winds could also cause some blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility, especially in higher elevations. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly Saturday.

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