Heavy Snow Expected In Oregon Cascades, Storm Warnings Across State

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued winter storm warnings for mountain areas across Oregon this weekend from early Sunday November 27th, 2022 to Monday morning on November 28th, 2022.  High winds and heavy snow is expected to make travel difficult to impossible in some areas.

Photo of a snow plow (Image courtesy of Oregon Department of Transportation)

Here are the affected areas and what you can expect this weekend:

Winter Storm Warning – Northern Oregon Cascades. 12-18 inches of snow is expected with depths up to 24 inches at higher elevations.  Wind gusts up to 40 MPH will make reduced visibility likely and travel difficult.  Affected area includes Government Camp, Detroit, and the Santiam Pass.  Warning in effect from 4 AM Sunday to 10 AM Monday. Winter Storm Watch – Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Oregon Cascades, South Central Oregon Cascades, Eastern Douglas County Foothills. Heavy blowing snow above 2,500

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