ODOT warns drivers of blizzard conditions expected in S. Oregon, N. California
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ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers traveling over southwest Oregon mountain passes, including those on Interstate 5, should prepare for severe winter driving conditions Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday due to heavy snow and blizzard conditions, especially if traveling into northern California, ODOT said Monday.
National Weather Service forecasts call for blizzard conditions and up to 3 feet of snow in the Shasta Valley and Mt. Shasta City area and 4-6 inches on I-5 Siskiyou Summit and the I-5 passes north of Grants Pass, as well as U.S. 199 Hayes Hill. On Oregon Highway 42, up to 3 inches are forecast on Camas Mountain.
When I first read about this, I had to re-read the graphic because I thought I misread or missed something. After a second go-round, it makes sense.
With tonight s expected snowfall, only about an inch for the Rockford area, the National Weather Service in Chicago left a little reminder for drivers ahead of this evening s commute. Take it snow. Sure, the roads are (mostly) clear and have been salted enough to quickly melt the snow but their conditions could still be dangerous despite the insignificant amount of snow expected.
U.S National Weather Service Chicago Illinois shared this graphic on Facebook reminding drivers it is conditions like this that can actually be of more danger for traveling versus significant snowfall. The reasons are more traffic on the roads compared to the vehicles that would avoid traveling during a snowstorm.