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Recent Locations: Independence, OR  

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 4:58AM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

AREAS AFFECTED: Central Douglas County

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches, except up to 10 inches above 2500 ft. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory below 1500 ft, this includes Roseburg, Elkton, Sutherlin, Camas Valley and Canyonville as well as portions of I-5, including Roberts Mountain Pass, and Highways 42 and 138. For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 ft, this includes Glendale and Tiller as well as portions of I-5 south of Canyonville and Canyon Creek Pass on I-5 around 2000 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of snowfall is expected tonight into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities.

INSTRUCTION: 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.

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