January 10, 2024 4:10 a.m.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 4:00 p.m. Wednesday for mountain areas in southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow and blowing snow is expected above 2,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches, with up to 24 inches possible over the highest terrain. Winds gusting as high as 55 miles per hour.

The Warning area includes the foothills of the Cascade, Siskiyou and the high terrain of the Kalmiopsis wilderness mountains in Douglas, Jackson and eastern Curry counties. It applies to the Tiller Trail Highway and portions of Interstate 5 and highways 62 and 140 above 2,000 feet.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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