FROM: NWS Medford OR
AREA: Central Douglas County
SENT: 2026-02-15T11:20:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:20AM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
…LOW SNOW LEVELS WITH MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF PRECIPITATION…
.A sharp cold front will push through the region Monday night into
Tuesday morning with a cold air mass to follow through at least
Thursday. Snow levels will quickly lower from around 3000 ft during
the day Monday to around 1000-1500 ft late Monday night into the
early hours of Tuesday. Multiple waves of precipitation will move
through the region while this cold air mass is in place, bringing
multiple opportunities for low elevation snow. This will be a long
duration event, and after the initial front Monday night,
precipitation will become more showery, resulting in periods of
spotty and quick accumulations. The values reflected below indicate
totals over a 72 hour period from 10pm Monday through 10pm Thursday.
Daytime heating will result in snow levels rising to around
2000-2500 ft during the daylight hours, then lower back down during
the overnight periods. The best chances for accumulating snow down
to valley floors will be during the overnight and early morning
hours.
* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, wet snow
expected. Total snow accumulations up to 0.5 to 2 inches, except 4
to 6 inches in the Camas Valley. For the Winter Storm Warning
above 1500 ft, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to
10 inches, with 12 to 18 inches expected above 2500 ft.
* WHERE…For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, this
includes the communities of Roseburg, Elkton, Sutherlin, Camas
Valley and Canyonville as well as portions of I-5, including
Roberts Mountain Pass on I-5 at 1000 ft, and Highways 42 and 130.
For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, this includes the
communities of Glendale and Tiller as well as portions of I-5
south of Canyonville and includes and Canyon Creek Pass on I-5
around 2000 ft.
* WHEN…From 10 PM Monday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is expected late Monday
night into Tuesday morning.
Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T04:30:00-08:00
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