December 28, 2024 4:40 p.m. 

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sunday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches are forecast. Winds will gust as high as 55 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Lake of the Woods and highways 140, 62, 138 and 230.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The heaviest snowfall is expected between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunday when there is an 80-90 percent chance of 1 inch per hour rates.

Drivers should slow down and use caution when traveling. Go to www.tripcheck.com for updated road information.