Winter Storm Warning Issued for Siskiyou County; Heavy Snow and Travel Disruptions Expected
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Siskiyou County from Sunday morning through Wednesday, with heavy snow accumulations and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected to make travel difficult.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on February 14, 2026 and geographically references Northern California. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Siskiyou County. The warning is effective from 10:00 AM PST Sunday, February 15, through 4:00 AM PST Wednesday, February 18. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely.
Affected Areas
The warning covers 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 advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road information, 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 totals of 1 to 2 feet possible above 5,000 feet.
- Snow Levels: Levels will begin at 5,000 feet on Sunday, lowering to 4,500 feet Sunday night and 4,000 feet on Monday. By Tuesday morning, snow levels are expected to drop to approximately 2,000 feet.
- Wind: Wind gusts may reach as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain.
- Impacts: Travel may become very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
- Warning Starts: Sunday, February 15 at 10:00 AM PST.
- Initial Heavy Snow: Through Monday morning.
- Precipitation Lull: Monday afternoon.
- Lowering Snow Levels: Monday night through Tuesday night.
- Warning Ends: Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00 AM PST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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