Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cascades through Tuesday evening
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Moderate Snow Expected Above 5000 feet in the Southern Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake and Diamond Lake.
A frontal system will bring some light to moderate snow along the Cascades tonight. Snow levels will start around 5500 feet and fall to around 4500 feet by Tuesday afternoon. Light snow showers will continue Tuesday evening.
We’ll see some night time snow accumulation over the high Cascades. Travel will be impacted along highways 62, 232 and near the junction of highways 138 and 230. Most of the snow will fall during the overnight hours. (NWS Medford)
Winter Weather Advisory (purple) has been issued for the Cascades including Crater Lake National Park for tonight through Tuesday night. https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Advisory
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Location
Southern Oregon Cascades above 5000 feet. This includes portions of Highway 62, Highway 232, and near the junction of Highways 138 and 230. It also includes Crater Lake and Diamond Lake.
When
From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. The heaviest snow will be between 4 AM and 10 AM.
Additional Details
Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Precautionary & Preparedness Actions
Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities. See https://www.tripcheck.com for the latest road conditions.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.
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