December 27, 2024 3:50 a.m. 

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect above 5,000 feet for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon through 10:00 a.m. Friday.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 20 inches with up to 30 inches near Crater Lake. Winds will gust as high as 70 miles per hour.

The Advisory includes the south-central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Crater Lake National Park, highways 62 and 138 and Highway 51 at Willamette Pass.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com for updated road conditions.