Medford, OR – A major winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of southern Oregon through Friday morning, with heavy snow and strong winds forecast to impact travel and daily routines across mountainous areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, the advisory covers regions above 4,500 feet in the South Central Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and portions of highways 62, 230, and 138. The advisory began at 5 p.m. Thursday and will remain in effect until 11 a.m. Friday. Snow accumulations are expected to range from 8 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, especially near Crater Lake.
Gusty winds of 30 to 50 mph may reduce visibility and cause tree damage in exposed areas. Snow levels will drop from 5,500 feet Thursday evening to around 4,000 feet by Friday morning, increasing the risk of slick roads across high-elevation routes…