WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY

Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches are expected. Small hail and heavier snow are possible with thunderstorms this afternoon in Klamath and lake counties. Winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected this afternoon and evening.

The warning area includes Highway 97 between Chemult and Modoc Point, Highway 140 between Dairy and Lakeview, Highway 299 at Cedar Pass, and the cities of Chemult, Chiloquin, Beatty, Bly, Day, and Adin. The Advisory area includes all other areas,including the cities of Lakeview, Klamath Falls, Alturas and all area highways in Klamath, Modoc, and western Lake counties.

Until 4 AM PST Friday.

Plan on slippery road conditions,including during the evening commute. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Tree branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD

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 imminent and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.

Affected Area(s):
Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County

Issued: Thu Mar 1, 2018 4:38 PM PST
Effective: Thu Mar 1, 2018 4:38 PM PST
Expires:Fri Mar 2, 2018 4:00 AM PST

Information provided by the National Weather Service, Medford, Ore.

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