Winter Storm Warning Issued for Siskiyou County; Up to 2 Feet of Snow Forecast
NWS Medford has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Siskiyou County effective through Thursday morning, with heavy snow and 40 mph wind gusts making travel difficult to impossible.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for South Central, North Central, and Southeast Siskiyou County. The warning remains in effect as heavy snow and wind create hazardous conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southern and eastern Siskiyou County. Impacted locations include:
- Major 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.
- Communities: Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Tennant.
What You Should Do
Travel may be very difficult to impossible. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents and travelers should call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest road information and updates.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected. Higher elevations above 4,500 feet may see between 1 and 2 feet of snow.
- Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain.
- Commute Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.
Source: NOAA Official Notice