December 24, 2042 3:50 a.m.

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. through Friday Morning at 10:00 a.m. for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said heavy snow is possible, with accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds could gust as high as 65 miles per hour.

The Watch area includes the south central and southern Oregon Cascades and the Siskiyou Mountains. It applies to Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Lake, and highways 62 and 138 and Highway 51 at Willamette Pass.

Forecasters said heavy snow will cause snow-covered, hazardous roads and reduced visibility. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could have an impact on the Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause some blowing snow, further reducing visibility, and may cause damage to trees and power lines.

The Urgent Winter Message said people should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit which includes tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.