Heavy Snow Expected In Southern Oregon And Cascades
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The National Weather Service is urging Oregonians in the southern part of the state to stay home on Tuesday and Wednesday as conditions develop for a major storm with high winds and white-out conditions.
The agency said Monday that snow is also expected in central and eastern Oregon.
A powerful storm will hit N CA & SW OR Tuesday. Heavy snow will fall across the Oregon Cascades Tuesday PM. Rain may mix with snow Tuesday night in the Willamette Valley, but little to no snow accumulations are anticipated except around Philomath, Veneta & Eugene. #pdxtst #orwx pic.twitter.com/z3oXqPwl6T
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) November 25, 2019
The National Weather Service said people should avoid traveling on Tuesday in the afternoon and evening. If you must travel, be sure to have a winter kit and chains or snow tires for your car.
Oregon travelers, be AWARE & PREPARED next couple days. Snow affecting mountain passes & possibly south Willamette Valley. High wind in SW Oregon Tues p.m. Know your route conditions! https://t.co/R5JjlmcN8X https://t.co/Mu5FYebGea https://t.co/ZFDcmqTCwS #orwx #pdxtst pic.twitter.com/D6sH961xBs
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) November 25, 2019
The Interstate 5 corridor from the California border to north of Roseburg could get up to 15 inches of snow.
Central and eastern Oregon could see between seven and 13 inches of snow.
Trip Check has road and weather conditions from across the state.
