February 22, 2023 2:40 p.m. 

A Winter Storm Warning in in effect above 1,500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory is in place below 1,500 feet for much of southern Oregon between 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected above 1,500 feet with accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, and up to 12 inches above 3,000 feet. Below 1,500 feet, 1 to 4 inches of snow are forecast.

This applies to central Douglas County, Josephine and Jackson counties and eastern Curry County.

All areas will experience some degree of winter weather impacts. For the Warning area, this includes Interstate 5 passes north of Grants Pass and from Talent south. It also applies to higher elevations on highways 227, 199, 42 and the foothills in Douglas County. For the Advisory area, it includes the rest of Interstate 5, highways 42 and 138, and the cities of Roseburg, Sutherlin, Rogue River, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford and surrounding areas.

Travel could be very difficult to impossible and is strongly discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Snow levels will likely reach valley floors near or above 500 feet.

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