Winter Storm Warning Issued for Jackson County: Heavy Snow Expected Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas above 2000 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for areas below 2000 feet in Jackson County. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.

Affected Areas

The warning and advisory cover all of Jackson County. Specific communities impacted below 2000 feet include Medford, Ashland, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Applegate, Shady Cove, and Eagle Point. For the Winter Storm Warning (above 2000 feet), affected areas include Prospect, Butte Falls, and Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238. Major travel routes impacted include Interstate 5 and Highways 140, 238, 62, 234, and 227.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that travel may be very difficult to impossible. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Drivers should slow down and use extreme caution. For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit tripcheck.com.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected in higher elevations, with total accumulations between 4 and 12 inches above 2000 feet. In areas below 2000 feet, snow accumulations are expected to range from 3 to 6 inches. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Timeline

The heaviest snow is forecast for Tuesday morning, February 17. While occasional snow showers are possible through Wednesday, additional heavy accumulations are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The alert is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.