Winter Storm Warning For Cascades, Winter Weather Advisory for Basin, High Winds Expected through Friday Morning

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Winter Storm Warning - 10:00 AM Thursday to 4:00 AM Friday

Snow and blowing snow expected with wind gusts to 60 mph possible. Localized heavy snow and white out conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches.

LOCATION
Cascades, Northern and Eastern Klamath County, Western and Central and Eastern Lake County. Locations in the warning area include areas above about 5500 feet including Winter Rim and Warner Pass.

WHEN
10:00 AM Thursday to 4:00 AM PST Friday.

Winter Weather Advisory - 10:00 AM Thursday to 4:00 AM Friday

Snow and blowing snow expected with wind gusts to 60 mph possible. Localized heavy snow and white out conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with snow and blowing snow. Gusts to 45 mph possible.

LOCATION
Klamath Basin, Modoc Point, Chemult, and some stretches of Highway 140 between Klamath Falls and Lakeview.

WHEN
10:00 AM Thursday to 4:00 AM PST Friday.

High Wind Watch

Winds:
South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

Timing:
Winds will increase late Thursday morning, reaching a peak in the afternoon and evening.

Locations Include:
Adin, Davis Creek, Tulelake, Bonanza, Modoc Point, including portions of highways 97, 395, 140, 39, and 139. Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County- Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Adin, Canby, Altamont, Beatty, and Sprague River

Additional Details

Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is likely. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Travel may become difficult or hazardous, especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor objects or materials could get blown about. Tree damage and blowing dust are possible.

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

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions

  • 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.

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