Powerful Winter Storm System to Bring Wind, Rain, and Mountain Snow to Southern Oregon Region

A significant winter weather system is set to impact Southern Oregon from Sunday night through Monday night (November 10-11), bringing challenging conditions to the region. The system will bring strong winds with gusts up to 55 mph in exposed areas, substantial rainfall ranging from a quarter inch to three inches depending on location, and heavy mountain snow accumulations above 4,500 feet elevation. The effects of this weather system will linger into early Tuesday, with mountain areas expected to receive up to 20 inches of snow through Tuesday afternoon. Weather Update: Sunday Night through Monday Night (11/10-11/11): Strong winds will sweep through the region, with widespread gusts of 25-35 mph Coastal areas and Shasta Valley can expect stronger gusts of 35-45 mph Exposed areas and headlands may experience extreme gusts up to 55 mph High-profile vehicles should expect difficult travel conditions Precipitation Outlook: Mountain snow will begin around 6,000 ft elevation Snow levels will drop to 4,500 ft by Monday afternoon Areas above 5,000 ft could receive 12-20 inches of snow through Tuesday afternoon Coastal regions will receive 2-3 inches of rain Areas west of the Cascades: 0.75-1.50 inches of rain East of the Cascades: 0.25-0.50 inches of rain Additional Impacts: River levels will rise but flooding is not expected Precipitation will continue as showers into early Tuesday Travelers should check road conditions and plan for delays Residents should secure loose outdoor items Via NWS Medford