February 13, 2205 3:50 a.m. 

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 1:00 a.m. Friday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said snow is expected with accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. 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 areas from Lake of the Woods northward and higher portions of the Siskiyou Mountains west of Interstate 5, including the Mt. Ashland ski road, portions of highways 230, 62 and 140, along with Howard Prairie, the Siskiyou Summit, Crescent Lake, Crater Lake and Diamond Lake.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact commute times. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for road information.

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