Værmelding for Siskiyou Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:11PM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4500 ft in the Klamath Mountainswithin western Siskiyou County. Total snow accumulations between 4and 6 inches, with 8 to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gustingas high as 45 mph over exposed terrain.* WHERE...Mountains in Western Siskiyou County above 4500 feetelevation. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road.* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morningcommutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 feetelevation, rising to 4000 feet overnight, then to 4500 to 5000feet late Wednesday morning.Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visitquickmap.dot.ca.gov 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