December 15, 2021 3:20 p.m.

Winter Weather advisories remain in effect until Thursday morning for much of the region.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said a Winter Weather Advisory is in place above 2,000 feet until 8:00 a.m. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected with 3 to 6 inches above 3,000 feet. Winds are expected to gust to 45 miles per hour in exposed areas. The Advisory area includes portions of central and southern Douglas County and Jackson County. That includes the Canyon Mountain Pass on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass.

For the south-central Oregon Cascades including Crater Lake and Diamond Lake, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m.  Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are forecast, with winds gusting to 45 miles per hour in exposed areas.

Forecasters said travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at higher elevations. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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