Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Douglas County: Heavy Snow Accumulations Expected Through Thursday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas above 1500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for areas below 1500 feet. The alert is in effect for Central Douglas County as significant snow accumulation is expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

The warning and advisory cover Central Douglas County. Specific communities mentioned include Roseburg, Elkton, Sutherlin, Camas Valley, Canyonville, Glendale, and Tiller. Impacted travel routes include portions of I-5—specifically Roberts Mountain Pass (1000 ft) and Canyon Creek Pass (2000 ft)—as well as Highways 42 and 130.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:

• If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies.
• Slow down and exercise extreme caution while driving.
• Monitor road conditions by calling 511 or visiting tripcheck.com.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions vary significantly by elevation:

• Above 1500 feet (Winter Storm Warning): Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Elevations above 2500 feet may see between 10 and 18 inches.
• Below 1500 feet (Winter Weather Advisory): Wet snow is expected with accumulations of 0.5 to 2 inches, though the Camas Valley could see higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches.
• Impacts: Travel may become difficult to impossible, particularly during the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 10:00 PM PST Monday, February 16, through 10:00 AM PST Thursday, February 19. The heaviest snowfall is forecast for late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with a second wave of accumulation expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Occasional snow showers may persist throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.