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SABPQR * WHAT...A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM, A VARIABLE AND WEAK SNOWPACK, AND A BUSY WEEKEND COULD COMBINE FOR UNIQUELY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS. AVALANCHES MAY TRIGGER EASILY AND COULD BREAK WIDELY. * WHERE...THE WASHINGTON CASCADES FROM THE CANADIAN BORDER TO THE COLUMBIA RIVER, MT HOOD, AND THE OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS. * WHEN...IN EFFECT FROM THU 18:00 PST TO SUN 18:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A PROLONGED DRY PERIOD IN JANUARY CREATED A HIGHLY VARIABLE AND POTENTIALLY WEAK SNOWPACK. ACTIVE WEATHER INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AND WINDS COULD MAKE THESE LAYERS UNSTABLE. HUMANS MAY EASILY TRIGGER AVALANCHES LARGE ENOUGH TO BURY OR INJURE A PERSON. Avalanche Advisory 2025-01-30T18:18:00-08:00 2025-01-30T18:18:00-08:00 2025-01-30T18:18:00-08:00 2025-02-02T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown North Oregon Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 UGC ORZ126 AWIPSidentifier SABPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 310218 NWSheadline THE NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AVALANCHE BULLETIN BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...In Idaho, Upper Weiser River. In Oregon, Baker County and Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ to 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact Friday's commutes. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T14:48:00-07:00 2025-01-30T14:48:00-07:00 2025-01-31T08:00:00-07:00 2025-01-31T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Weiser River; Baker County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley SAME 016003 SAME 016087 SAME 041001 SAME 041045 UGC IDZ033 UGC ORZ062 UGC ORZ064 AWIPSidentifier WSWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS45 KBOI 302148 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ TO 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KBOI.WW.Y.0001.250131T1500Z-250201T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Air Stagnation Advisory 2025-01-30T14:33:00-07:00 2025-01-30T14:33:00-07:00 2025-01-30T14:33:00-07:00 2025-01-31T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely West Central Mountains; Lower Treasure Valley; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Southwest Highlands; Western Magic Valley; Owyhee Mountains; Southern Twin Falls County; Upper Weiser River; Harney County; Baker County; Malheur County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley SAME 016003 SAME 016045 SAME 016085 SAME 016087 SAME 016027 SAME 016073 SAME 016075 SAME 016015 SAME 016025 SAME 016039 SAME 016001 SAME 016047 SAME 016053 SAME 016083 SAME 041025 SAME 041001 SAME 041045 UGC IDZ011 UGC IDZ012 UGC IDZ013 UGC IDZ014 UGC IDZ015 UGC IDZ016 UGC IDZ029 UGC IDZ030 UGC IDZ033 UGC ORZ061 UGC ORZ062 UGC ORZ063 UGC ORZ064 AWIPSidentifier NPWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS75 KBOI 302133 NWSheadline AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.AS.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-31T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.54f517aea2028d24d1548b9392205a511c6ce85b.002.1,2025-01-29T07:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.392e408cd017643e5e26f03c50023728e8a49ffa.002.1,2025-01-28T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6b06a82316801ba889b13e1cb1bb554116f24c2c.002.1,2025-01-27T14:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d76ee409b2e176bdcd31c8078cbdaf12e2caa523.002.1,2025-01-27T02:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96149a2cc8abcbb25dce96020c092819381c7ac1.002.1,2025-01-26T13:21:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fa1ba318c2d5a2c0000af5c3ad60b3f3cbeb2d2c.002.1,2025-01-26T01:30:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b6577e6534aa8a03e29047bbc8d6ee1385621efa.001.1,2025-01-25T10:27:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range. In Washington, Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start around 3000-4000 ft on Saturday morning, before lowering towards 500-1000 ft by late Saturday morning. Winter Storm Watch 2025-01-30T12:42:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:42:00-08:00 2025-01-31T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Oregon Coast Range; Willapa Hills SAME 041057 SAME 041007 SAME 041009 SAME 041067 SAME 041071 SAME 053049 SAME 053069 SAME 053015 UGC ORZ106 UGC WAZ203 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 302042 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0002.250201T0600Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, and up to 15 inches above 5000 ft. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start around 4000-5000 ft on Friday, before lowering towards 3000-3500 ft by Friday night. Heavier precipitation to start late Friday morning with a slow decrease in intensity through Saturday morning. Winter Storm Warning 2025-01-30T12:42:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:42:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 302042 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0001.250131T1200Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

...SNOW AND AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... .A significant change in the weather pattern begins tonight as winter storm system arrives from the Pacific and brings moderate to heavy snow to the Cascades and Blue Mountains. There will be rain and areas of light freezing rain across the Columbia Basin and the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Light freezing rain will create ice accumulations of a glaze to one tenth of an inch. Little to no snow accumulation. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the air temperature will be in the lower 30s for most areas, the road temperatures will be below freezing that will create light ice accumulations. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-30T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 302036 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0004.250131T0600Z-250131T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-31T18:00:00+00:00

...SNOW AND AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... .A significant change in the weather pattern begins tonight as winter storm system arrives from the Pacific and brings moderate to heavy snow to the Cascades and Blue Mountains. There will be rain and areas of light freezing rain across the Columbia Basin and the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with higher accumulations near the crest. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along exposed ridgetops. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise from around 4000 feet Thursday night to around 5000 feet Friday afternoon. Snow levels will then lower to around 3000 feet and lower Friday night onward. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-30T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041065 UGC ORZ509 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 302036 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0004.250131T0600Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

...SNOW AND AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... .A significant change in the weather pattern begins tonight as winter storm system arrives from the Pacific and brings moderate to heavy snow to the Cascades and Blue Mountains. There will be rain and areas of light freezing rain across the Columbia Basin and the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys. * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Local winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snowfall accumulations for I-84 along the Blue Mountains, including Meacham, are only expected to be around 3 to 5 inches. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:36:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ502 UGC WAZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 302036 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0004.250131T1200Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches above 5000 feet, with up to 30 inches possible over the highest peaks and ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This includes Highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake, Highway 62 near Crater Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods and Highway 58 at Willamette Pass and the Mt Ashland Ski Road up to the resort. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates from 10 am to 4 pm PST Friday and from 10 pm Friday to 4 am PST Saturday could reach 1 inch per hour at times. Winter Storm Warning 2025-01-30T12:35:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:35:00-08:00 2025-01-31T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 302035 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.250131T0900Z-250201T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-01T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches except up to 10 inches over the higher terrain of Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, Modoc County, and Klamath Basin. This includes Highway 97 north of Chiloquin, Highway 140 near Bly Summit, Quartz Mountain and in the Warners east of Lakeview. Also Highway 31 from Valley Falls to Silver Lake. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause blowing and drifting snow with limited visibility and some power disruptions. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T12:35:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:35:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Modoc County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC CAZ085 UGC ORZ029 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 302035 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.250131T1200Z-250201T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-01T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, and up to 15 inches above 5000 ft. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start around 4000-5000 ft Thursday evening into Friday, before lowering to 3000-3500 ft Friday night. Winter Storm Watch 2025-01-30T03:56:00-08:00 2025-01-30T03:56:00-08:00 2025-01-30T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 301156 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0001.250131T0600Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Air Stagnation Advisory 2025-01-30T02:08:00-08:00 2025-01-30T02:08:00-08:00 2025-01-30T02:08:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041069 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ510 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 301008 NWSheadline AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-31T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.606bd0663139ae7e5093eb78c362a9719aef40c4.001.1,2025-01-27T11:44:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.20c23340b4c3b024ab0219e8c7acbcd8c947ad54.001.1,2025-01-26T03:26:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.da2eb7c0f0254091e37bbff5ed6e156f136a46ec.001.1,2025-01-25T09:20:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.648d111a3f29875a620e959ebbaa3b0921efe94c.001.1,2025-01-25T01:29:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.783f0e03e626823220cf9202526962a4aabd28c8.001.1,2025-01-24T17:31:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.26ab22eb6727ea40d2f0283460fe545f3624c230.001.1,2025-01-24T09:59:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington above 4000 feet. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snowfall accumulations for I-84 along the Blue Mountains, including Meacham, are only expected to be around 3 to 5 inches. Winter Storm Watch 2025-01-30T02:07:00-08:00 2025-01-30T02:07:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ502 UGC WAZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 301007 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.WS.A.0001.250131T1200Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible, heaviest above 4000 to 4500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise from around 4000 feet Thursday night to around 5000 feet Friday afternoon. Snow levels will then lower to around 3000 feet and lower Friday night onward. Winter Storm Watch 2025-01-30T02:07:00-08:00 2025-01-30T02:07:00-08:00 2025-01-30T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041065 UGC ORZ509 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 301007 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WS.A.0001.250131T0600Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches above 5000 feet, with up to 30 inches possible over the highest peaks and ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This includes Highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake, Highway 62 near Crater Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods and Highway 58 at Willamette Pass and the Mt Ashland Ski Road up to the resort. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates from 10 am to 4 pm PST Friday and from 10 pm Friday to 4 am PST Saturday could reach 1 inch per hour at times. Winter Storm Warning 2025-01-30T01:34:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:34:00-08:00 2025-01-31T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 300934 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.250131T0900Z-250201T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-01T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches except up to 10 inches over the higher terrain of Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, Modoc County, and Klamath Basin. This includes Highway 97 north of Chiloquin, Highway 140 near Bly Summit, Quartz Mountain and in the Warners east of Lakeview. Also Highway 31 from Valley Falls to Silver Lake. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause blowing and drifting snow with limited visibility and some power disruptions. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T01:34:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:34:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Modoc County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC CAZ085 UGC ORZ029 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 300934 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.250131T1200Z-250201T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-01T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, South Central Oregon Coast, Curry County Coast, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Jackson County, and Klamath Basin. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Air Stagnation Advisory 2025-01-30T01:21:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:21:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:21:00-08:00 2025-01-30T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast; Central Douglas County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 SAME 041033 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 UGC ORZ023 UGC ORZ024 UGC ORZ026 UGC ORZ029 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 300921 NWSheadline AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.AS.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250130T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-30T20:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1bdee8103485ff312e7c5c0529bb9e985096c5ae.003.1,2025-01-29T00:59:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1bdee8103485ff312e7c5c0529bb9e985096c5ae.001.2,2025-01-29T00:59:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.486b5b6b66314ae2a70df5fc0c90a847afce2a87.002.1,2025-01-28T19:41:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.486b5b6b66314ae2a70df5fc0c90a847afce2a87.001.2,2025-01-28T19:41:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.004.1,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.001.3,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.002.2,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.004.1,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.002.1,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.001.3,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.004.1,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.002.2,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.001.2,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c9e7990c2cde3913a5692a5967a596918e7fcc43.002.1,2025-01-27T11:16:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c9e7990c2cde3913a5692a5967a596918e7fcc43.001.2,2025-01-27T11:16:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.004.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.003.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.002.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.001.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00

The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-30T01:09:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:09:00-08:00 2025-01-31T04:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T01:24:46-08:00 Actual Alert Met Past Moderate Observed South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 300909 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... ...THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.UPG.KMFR.WW.Y.0002.250131T1200Z-250202T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8ceb23feb9a0068974767340754f11c18352f190.002.1,2025-01-29T01:46:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b65bf81484f4d17466024df855b12a8e6ca41749.001.1,2025-01-28T14:28:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible, heaviest above 4000-4500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise from around 4000 feet Thursday night to around 5000 feet Friday afternoon. Snow levels will then lower to around 3000 feet or less Friday night. Winter Storm Watch 2025-01-29T13:52:00-08:00 2025-01-29T13:52:00-08:00 2025-01-30T22:00:00-08:00 2025-01-30T07:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041065 UGC ORZ509 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 292152 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WS.A.0001.250131T0600Z-250202T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, South Central Oregon Coast, Curry County Coast, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Jackson County, and Klamath Basin. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Air Stagnation Advisory 2025-01-29T13:45:00-08:00 2025-01-29T13:45:00-08:00 2025-01-29T13:45:00-08:00 2025-01-30T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast; Central Douglas County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 SAME 041033 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 UGC ORZ023 UGC ORZ024 UGC ORZ026 UGC ORZ029 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 292145 NWSheadline AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.AS.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250130T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-30T20:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1bdee8103485ff312e7c5c0529bb9e985096c5ae.003.1,2025-01-29T00:59:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1bdee8103485ff312e7c5c0529bb9e985096c5ae.001.2,2025-01-29T00:59:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.486b5b6b66314ae2a70df5fc0c90a847afce2a87.002.1,2025-01-28T19:41:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.486b5b6b66314ae2a70df5fc0c90a847afce2a87.001.2,2025-01-28T19:41:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.004.1,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.001.3,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcc252c811e1c3d08253fcd029ef680b1a847691.002.2,2025-01-28T08:58:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.004.1,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.002.1,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba01ab58c8574ceb325bca62eab85e05954b5d62.001.3,2025-01-28T02:39:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.004.1,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.002.2,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5c207674ca2969072393da6206e1b4d6af3f61b.001.2,2025-01-27T20:57:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c9e7990c2cde3913a5692a5967a596918e7fcc43.002.1,2025-01-27T11:16:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c9e7990c2cde3913a5692a5967a596918e7fcc43.001.2,2025-01-27T11:16:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.004.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.003.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.002.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c421ffcea1ec4728f67a39897a02e9503c9e7bb0.001.1,2025-01-27T01:02:00-08:00