March 11, 2025 4:00 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 5:00 a.m. Wednesday through 5:00 a.m. Thursday for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said snow is expected, with accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 miles per hour.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies from Highway 140 northward including Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond lakes, as well as highways 140, 62, 230 and 138.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing snow will result in lower visibility.

Motorists should slow down and use caution. Call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com for road information.

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