Weather Warnings for Oregon

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Oregon
Alerts Updated: April 1, 2026, 9:19 pm  UTC


Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 2:18PM PDT until April 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes Fort Rock, Christmas Valley, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Lakeview, and Adel. This includes parts of Highways 140, 395, and 31. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. A combination precipitation and gusty winds may cause periods of low visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 2:18 pm      Expires:  April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Central and Eastern Lake County


Freeze Watch issued April 1 at 2:18PM PDT until April 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 32 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of Josephine and Jackson Counties. This includes the Rogue, Illinois, and Applegate Valleys and the communities of Grants Pass, Obrien, Cave Junction, Applegate, Ruch, Jacksonville, Medford, Ashland, Shady Cove and Rogue River. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 2:18 pm      Expires:  April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County


Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 11:40AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 11:40 am      Expires:  April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 11:16AM PDT until April 2 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Northern Klamath Basin, northern and eastern Klamath County and far western Lake County. This includes Highway 97 from Modoc Point northward and the higher portions of Highway 140 between Bly and Lakeview. This includes the communities of Chiloquin, Chemult, and Crescent and the higher terrain in eastern Klamath and western Lake counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility. Use extra care if traveling through remote or isolated areas.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 11:16 am      Expires:  April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County


Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 11:16AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches, with 24 to 30 inches in Crater Lake National Park. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Howard Prairie Lake, and the eastern Douglas County Foothills above 3000 ft, including the passes along highways 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected this afternoon when 1 inch per hour rates are a near certainty, and there is a 60 to 80% chance of 2 inch per hour snowfall rates for a couple of hours during the main frontal passage.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 11:16 am      Expires:  April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Douglas County Foothills; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades


Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 9:58AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, except 18 to 24 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 60-80% chance for snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour along Santiam and Willamette Passes, with the highest chances occurring between 2-7 PM Wednesday and between 2-8 AM Thursday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 9:58 am      Expires:  April 2, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 9:58AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 6 to 11 inches, except 12 to 20 inches above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-60% chance for snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour along highway 26 near Government Camp, with the highest chances occurring between 12-7 PM Wednesday and between 3-6 AM Thursday..
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 1, 2026, 9:58 am      Expires:  April 2, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades