Winter Storm Warning Issued for Jackson County: Heavy Snow Forecast 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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NWS Medford has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Jackson County above 2000 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for lower elevations, with significant snow accumulations expected.
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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 effective starting at 10:00 PM PST on February 16, 2026, and remains in effect until 10:00 AM PST on February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Jackson County in Oregon.
- Below 2000 feet: Includes Medford, Ashland, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Applegate, Shady Cove, and Eagle Point. This also includes portions of I-5 and Highways 140, 238, 62, and 234.
- Above 2000 feet: Includes the communities of Prospect and Butte Falls. This also includes portions of I-5, Highways 140, 238, 62, and 227, as well as Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are urged to slow down and use caution while traveling. For updated road information, call 511 or visit tripcheck.com.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulations: Areas above 2000 feet can expect heavy snow with total accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Areas below 2000 feet are expected to see 3 to 6 inches of snow.
- Travel Impacts: Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
- Additional Details: Occasional snow showers are possible later Tuesday through Wednesday.
Timeline
The alert begins at 10:00 PM PST tonight. The heaviest snow is expected late tonight into Tuesday morning. Secondary accumulations are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The warning and advisory are scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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