Winter Storm Expected Today in Locations Above 4000'

A Winter Storm is expected to hit parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California including the Siskiyous, Cascades, and higher elevations of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. National Weather Service.

A low pressure system will strengthen as it approaches the southern Oregon coast Monday morning and then drop into northern California by Christmas Eve. Wintry driving conditions are expected on many of the high passes in southern Oregon and northern California. Various winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect through Christmas Eve.

Heavy snow accumulations will occur on the Cascade passes from Highway 140 northward, including Crater Lake and Diamond Lake.

Significant snow is forecast on Highway 97 between Chiloquin and Crescent, especially in the Chemult area. Significant snow will also occur east of the Cascades impacting the passes on Highway 140 and the City of Lakeview. The Warner Mountains and Cedar Pass will receive heavy snow with significant amounts expected in the City of Alturas.

Siskiyou Summit on I-5 could see up to a few inches of snow Monday morning before turning to rain by midday and then back to snow late in the day.

Klamath Falls may see 1.5 inches in the forecast, Lakeview 4 inches and Alturas 4 inches of snow above 4000’. 8-12 inches expected Monday for the high passes north of Highway 140. From Chiloquin to Chemult and Crescent there could be 4-6 inches. 8-12 inches likely for the Warner Mountains including Cedar Pass. 4-6 inches likely along the Highway 140 passes including Quartz Mountain.

Snow levels will mainly range between 4000 and 4500 feet Monday morning then rise to 4500 to 5500 feet in the afternoon with the highest snow levels in the Siskiyous and western Siskiyou County. Snow levels will then lower late in the day and evening to near 4000 feet.