February 14, 2024 4:00 a.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4:00 a.m. Friday above 5,000 feet in mountain areas for parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said total snow accumulations of 7 to 15 inches are expected with up to 30 inches over Crater Lake. Winds will gust as high as 45 miles per hour over higher terrain.

The Advisory area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake Junction, Highway 62 near Crater Lake and to Crater Lake National Park.

Forecasters said travel could be difficult in the high Cascades and near impossible when going to Crater Lake.

Snow levels will be around 4,500 feet to 5,000 feet. Snow levels will be highest Wednesday afternoon. Snowfall rates around 1 inch an hour for most of Wednesday will be the time of greatest travel difficulties.

Drivers should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination. Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities.

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