Værmelding for Klamath Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:11PM PST until January 1 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10inches, with higher amounts up to 12 inches above 5500 feet. Windsgusting as high as 45 mph over exposed higher terrain.* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades Mountains above 4000 feetelevation. This includes portions of Highway 62, Crater Lake,Highway 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods,and higher portions of Highway 66.* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 to4000 feet then gradually rise Wednesday afternoon to 5000 feet.Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visittripcheck.com for road information.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

National Weather Service