Winter Storm Warning Issued for Jackson County: Heavy Snow Expected Through Thursday Morning
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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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NWS Medford has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Jackson County above 2000 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for lower elevations, with total snow accumulations up to 12 inches.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Jackson 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 Jackson County, Oregon.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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