🚨 URGENT: WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SISKIYOU COUNTY 🚨

Time Period: Wednesday 10 PM to Friday 4 AM PST
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Date Issued: February 11, 2025

AFFECTED AREAS:

• South Central and Southeast Siskiyou County
• Mount Shasta City
• Dunsmuir
• McCloud
• Tennant
• Western Siskiyou County
• Sawyers Bar Road west of Etna
• Highway 3 near Callahan to Scott Mountain summit
• Major Roads Affected: Interstate 5 (Black Butte summit southward), Highway 89

EXPECTED CONDITIONS:

• Snow Accumulation:
• 6-12 inches general accumulation
• Up to 18 inches above 4500 feet
• 4-12 inches above 3000 feet in western areas
• Wind: Gusts up to 55 mph
• Snow Levels:
• Starting at 2000 feet
• Rising to 4000 feet Thursday afternoon
• Lower elevations: Snow transitioning to rain

IMPACTS:

• Hazardous to impossible travel conditions
• Major impacts to Thursday morning and evening commutes
• Potential tree and power line damage due to strong winds

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

If travel is necessary, bring emergency supplies:

• Flashlight
• Extra food and water
• Winter survival gear

ROAD CONDITIONS:

• Call 511
• Visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov

⚠️ AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DURING THIS PERIOD ⚠️

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