Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Douglas County: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Possible

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 1500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations below 1500 feet. The alert remains in effect until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.

Affected Areas

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

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 could see higher totals ranging from 10 to 18 inches.
• Below 1500 feet (Winter Weather Advisory): Wet snow is expected with accumulations between 0.5 and 2 inches, though the Camas Valley may see higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches.

Occasional snow showers are forecast to continue through Wednesday, with additional accumulations expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

What You Should Do

Travel may be very difficult to impossible, and hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Drivers should slow down and use caution. For the latest road information, residents can call 511 or visit tripcheck.com.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 8:30 AM PST on February 17 and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.