Winter Storm Warning Issued for Siskiyou County: Up to Two Feet of Snow Expected Through Thursday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Siskiyou County. This alert indicates that heavy snow and hazardous conditions are likely within the warning area, posing a significant risk to travelers.

Affected Areas

The warning covers North Central, Southeast, and South Central Siskiyou County. Specific locations impacted include Dunsmuir, McCloud, Mount Shasta, Bray, Pondosa, and Tennant. Notable travel corridors and high-elevation points affected include:

• Black Butte Pass on I-5 (3,900 ft)
• Snowmans Hill Summit on State Highway 89 (4,310 ft)
• Dead Horse Summit on State Highway 89 (4,489 ft)
• Mt. Shasta ski park highway (approx. 5,400 ft)
• Grass Lake at Mt. Hebron (5,291 ft)
• Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial highway (6,900 ft)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel as conditions may become very difficult to impossible. If travel is mandatory, 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

Heavy snow is the primary hazard, with total accumulations of 8 to 15 inches expected. Higher elevations above 4,500 feet could see between 1 and 2 feet of snow. Additionally, wind gusts as high as 40 mph are forecast over high and exposed terrain, which may further reduce visibility and complicate travel.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19. Hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.