National Weather Service Posts Winter Storm Watch for Region above 2,500 Ft.
The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch for southwest Oregon and northwest California for this weekend.
The Winter Storm Watch -- which runs all day Saturday -- was issued for all locations above 2,500 feet in Josephine, Jackson, eastern Douglas and eastern Curry counties as well as western Siskiyou County near Yreka.
Heavy snow is possible above 2,500 feet, with total accumulations of between two and 10 inches possible. In addition, west winds could gust up to 35 miles per hour.
The Watch area includes Prospect and Butte Falls in Jackson County along with the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and foothills of the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains. Affected highways include Interstate 5 and Highways 62, 138 and 227.
NWS officials said travel in these areas could be very difficult to impossible.
Motorists who must travel are urged to stock an emergency kit with tire chains, a flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water and medications. Plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. Do not take detours during winter storms.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may create dangerous travel conditions.
Posted on 1/4/24 11:18AM by Sam Marsh
