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Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pendleton OR on 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 18 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow rates forecasted Wednesday night
through Thursday evening.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pendleton OR on 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 20 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In
Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 4:30 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 4:30 am
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued January 7 at 2:30AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet.

* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties in southern Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.

* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24
inches, with 18 to 24 inches in Crater Lake National Park, 10 to
15 inches at Lake of the Woods, 8 to 12 inches over Mount Ashland
ski park, and 3 to 6 inches over Siskiyou Summit. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. Snow will be
heaviest overnight through around 6 AM PST Wednesday, and
especially from 1 PM PST Wednesday through 1 AM PST Thursday.

* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains.
Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union
Creek, Howard Prairie.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Siskiyou Pass on I-5 at 4310 ft.
Lake of the Woods on 140 at 5070 ft.
Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft.
Mt. Ashland ski road and lodge at 6500 ft.
Caves National Monument near highway 46 at 4000 ft.
Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Road or
highway closures are possible with feet of snow accumulation. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes
through Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Eastern Douglas County Foothills
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet in the Douglas County
Cascade foothills. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. Snow
levels of 3000 feet this afternoon will fall to 2000 feet this
evening, then will drop as low as 1500 feet as snow intensity
decreases Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Above 2000 feet in the Douglas County Cascade Foothills
Including the locations of...Toketee Falls and highway 138.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and
Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Central Douglas County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Central Douglas County. Snow
amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 ft, but 3 to 6
inches above 2500 ft.

* WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Central Douglas County.
Including the locations of...Glendale.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Canyon Mt. Pass on I-5 at 2018 ft.
Camas Mt. Pass on Highway 42 at 1426 ft.
Highway 227 from Tiller southward.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and
Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Central and Eastern Lake County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 7 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected. Winds will be strongest this afternoon.

* WHERE...The Summer Lake area in central Lake County, particularly
highway 31 between Paisley and Summer Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Driving may be difficult due to
crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Jackson County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 ft in Jackson County. Total snow
accumulations of a dusting to an inch down to 1500 feet, 2 to 4
inches down to 2000 feet and as much as 6 inches above 2500 feet.
Snow levels around 3000 feet fall to 2000 feet this evening, and
continue falling to around 1500 feet as snow tapers off on
Thursday morning. Snow will be heaviest this evening until around
2 AM PST Thursday, but snow showers could continue through the
morning.

* WHERE...Above 1500 ft in Jackson County including the locations
of...Ashland, East Medford, Butte Falls, Prospect, and portions of
highways 227 and 62. This also includes the following passes or
notable locations...Jacksonville Hill on State Highway 238 at 2150
ft.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and
Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Snow expected in north central Klamath County. Total snow
accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over
high and exposed terrain. Snow will be heaviest during late
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County.
This includes the communities of Chemult and Crescent, as well as
parts of Highway 97 north of Chiloquin.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes
through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities. Most of the rest of Klamath County will receive 1
to 3 inches of snow, with the majority occurring during Wednesday
evening.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Eastern Curry County and Josephine County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:38 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through
Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break,
another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall
to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes
north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this
evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to
the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and
Josephine County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to
1400 feet, but 2 to 5 inches above 2500 feet.

* WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County.
Including the locations of...Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma.
This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
Hayes Hill Summit on Highway 199 at 1598 ft.
Sexton Summit Pass on I-5 at 1936 ft.
Stage Road Pass on I-5 at 1830 ft.
Smith Hill Summit on I-5 at 1725 ft.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The
hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and
Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow
probabilities.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:27 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:27 am
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued January 7 at 1:27AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: * WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to
25 feet.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur
between 4 PM Wednesday and 7 AM Thursday.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 1:25AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2
feet, except up to 3 feet for elevations above 5000 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.