Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Douglas County: Heavy Snow Accumulations Expected Through Thursday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Central Douglas County, with up to 18 inches of snow possible in higher elevations through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Douglas County, Oregon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Douglas County, Oregon.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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