December 29, 2022 4:10 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 4:00 p.m. Friday for mountain areas in southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said wet snow is expected, with total accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Winds will gust at 40 to 50 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains including Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. It applies to portions of highways 140, 62, 138, 58 and 230.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could blow down tree branches.

Drivers should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination.

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