February 13, 2024 3:50 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10:00 p.m. Tuesday to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said 6 to 14 inches of snow is expected. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake Junction, Highway 62 near Crater Lake and to Crater Lake National Park.

Forecasters said the greatest snowfall rates are expected from early Wednesday morning into early Wednesday afternoon. Visibility may be very poor at times in blowing snow.

Drivers should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities.

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