Waarschuwingen, Garfield Peak

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 12:35PM PST until February 1 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches above 5000 feet, with up to 30 inches possible over the highest peaks and ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This includes Highways 138 and 230 near Diamond Lake, Highway 62 near Crater Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods and Highway 58 at Willamette Pass and the Mt Ashland Ski Road up to the resort. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates from 10 am to 4 pm PST Friday and from 10 pm Friday to 4 am PST Saturday could reach 1 inch per hour at times. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.