Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Douglas County: Heavy Snow Expected Above 1500 Feet
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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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A long-duration winter storm will bring heavy snow to Central Douglas County starting Monday night, with accumulations up to 18 inches possible at high elevations.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Douglas County, Oregon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford
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 regions above 1500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for areas below 1500 feet. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with multiple rounds of precipitation expected over a 72-hour period.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Central Douglas County in Oregon. Specific locations include:
- Areas above 1500 feet (Warning): Glendale, Tiller, and portions of I-5 south of Canyonville, including Canyon Creek Pass (approximately 2000 ft).
- Areas below 1500 feet (Advisory): Roseburg, Elkton, Sutherlin, Camas Valley, and Canyonville. This includes portions of I-5 (including Roberts Mountain Pass at 1000 ft), Highway 42, and Highway 130.
What You Should Do
Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Residents are advised to:
- Slow down and use caution while traveling.
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies.
- Monitor road conditions by calling 511 or visiting tripcheck.com.
Expected Conditions
A sharp cold front will push through the region, causing snow levels to drop from 3000 feet on Monday to 1000–1500 feet by late Monday night.
- Snow Accumulations (Warning Area): Above 1500 feet, 6 to 10 inches of snow are expected. Elevations above 2500 feet may see 12 to 18 inches.
- Snow Accumulations (Advisory Area): Below 1500 feet, wet snow totals of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected, though Camas Valley could see higher totals of 4 to 6 inches.
- Timing and Fluctuations: Snow levels will rise to 2000–2500 feet during the day due to heating and lower back to valley floors during overnight and early morning hours. The heaviest snow is expected late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are effective from 10:00 PM PST Monday, February 16, through 10:00 AM PST Thursday, February 19. Hazardous conditions are expected to specifically impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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