Winter Storm Warning Issued for Siskiyou County; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Siskiyou County. The alert is effective from 10:00 AM PST on Sunday, February 15, through 4:00 AM PST on Wednesday, February 18. This is a severe weather event with likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southern and eastern Siskiyou County, specifically South Central, North Central, and Southeast Siskiyou County. Impacted locations include:

• Communities: Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Tennant.
• Roadways: Interstate 5 south of Weed, Highway 97, Highway 89, and Mt Shasta Ski Park Road.
• Mountain Passes: Black Butte Summit, Snowman Summit, Dead Horse Summit, and Grass Lake Summit.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulations: Heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet through Monday morning with 8 to 12 inches of accumulation. Following a brief lull Monday afternoon, additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected, with 1 to 2 feet possible above 5,000 feet.
• Snow Levels: Levels will begin at 5,000 feet today, lowering to 4,500 feet tonight and 4,000 feet on Monday. By Tuesday morning, snow levels are expected to drop significantly to between 1,500 and 2,000 feet.
• Wind: Gusts may reach as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain, which could bring down tree branches.
• Impacts: Travel may become very difficult to impossible. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 10:00 AM PST Sunday, February 15. While a brief lull in precipitation is expected Monday afternoon, snow levels will drop and intensity will increase Monday night through Tuesday night. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 4:00 AM PST on Wednesday, February 18.