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Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:05PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Totalsnow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feetabove 5000 feet north of Highway 140. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph.* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northwardand higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. Thisincludes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well asHighways 140, 62, 230, and 138.* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling andblowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherousand potentially life-threatening. This is most likely Saturdaynight into Sunday. Strong winds could cause tree damage and poweroutages.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent snow showers will continue tonightinto Saturday, then another round of heavy snow is likely Saturdaynight into Sunday.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visittripcheck.com for road information.

National Weather Service