iNWS Alert

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Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Roseburg, Winchester, Sutherlin, Umpqua,
Green, Grants Pass, Merlin, Wilderville, Medford, and Ashland
139 PM PST Sun Feb 12 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 feet, heavy snow
expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with 7 to 10
inches expected above 2500 ft. For the Winter Weather Advisory
above 500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
4 inches.

* WHERE...All areas above 500 ft will experience winter weather
impacts to some degree. This includes Interstate 5 from Ashland
to Cottage Grove and Highways 199, 238, 227, 138 62, 140, 42 and
38. This includes the passes north of Grants Pass, Camas Valley,
Jacksonville Hill, and Hayes Hill Summit. This includes the
communities of O'Brien, Glendale, Roseburg, Elkton, Azalea,
Tiller, Ruch, Jacksonville, Medford, White City, Gold Hill,
Ashland, Butte Falls, Trail and Prospect.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 1 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will lower to around 2000-2500
ft by Monday afternoon with the first round of precipitation.
Snow levels will continue to lower to valley floors by Monday
evening, bottoming out around 500 ft. Additional precipitation
is expected overnight, with the greatest amount of valley floor
snow expected late Monday night through early Tuesday morning.

* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions.

* If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets,
food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.

* The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.

* A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is
likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective
action now.

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