December 16, 2024 3:50 a.m. 

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through early Tuesday morning for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are forecast, except up to 20 inches near Crater Lake. Winds will gust as high as 40 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades north of Lake of the Woods, and the Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Crater Lake National Park and the Cascade passes along highways 62, 138, 230 and 58.

Forecasters said travel could be difficult with slippery, snow covered roads and reduced visibility. Hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

Snowfall rates will be mostly one-half inch per hour but may be higher at times.

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