February 15, 2025 6:00 a.m.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10:00 p.m. Saturday through 10:00 a.m. Monday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of between 6 and 12 inches, with local amounts up to 17 inches near Crater Lake. Winds gusting as high as 40 miles per hour.

The Warning area is for the southern Oregon Cascades including highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake, Highway 138 east of Diamond Lake, Highway 62 near Crater Lake and Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commute Sunday and Monday morning. This will be a persistent long duration event with the highest concern for snow covered roads from around sunset Saturday until the late morning hours Sunday, and again from sunset Sunday until late Monday morning.

Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for road information.