Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Siskiyou County: Heavy Snow and Difficult Travel Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Western Siskiyou County. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Western Siskiyou County, specifically impacting Highway 96, Highway 3, and Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road. Affected regions include the Klamath River and Scott Valleys, as well as the communities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Etna, Greenview, and Callahan.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast as snow levels drop to between 1,000 and 1,500 feet starting tonight and continuing through Thursday. Total snow accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches, with higher elevations above 5,000 feet seeing between 1 and 3 feet of snow. Additionally, wind gusts may reach as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised that travel may become very difficult to impossible. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies. For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19. Snow levels are expected to remain low through Thursday morning.