February 19, 2025 4:00 a.m.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, except for up to 12 inches near Crater Lake. South to southwest winds will be gusting as high as 45 miles per hour.

The Warning area includes the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods, Highway 62 towards Crater Lake, Highway 58 near Willamette Pass and highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Snowfall rates may be as high as an inch or more per hour. Visibility could be limited to a quarter mile during times of heavy snow.

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.

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