Sexton Summit, OR

Current Radar Forecast Warnings
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory
35°F / 2°C
Clear
Windchill: 29°F / -2°C
Humidity: 25%
Dew Point: 2°F / -17°C
Wind: SSW at 8 mph / 13 km/h
Pressure: 30.07 in / 1018 hPa (Falling)
Visibility: 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds: Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum: 56°F / 13°C
Yesterday's Minimum: 34°F / 1°C approx.
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 29 approx.
UV: 0 out of 16
Sunrise:7:14 AM PST
Sunset:5:41 PM PST
Moon Rise:11:55 PM PST
Moon Set:9:27 AM PST
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
NOAA Weather Radio
METAR KSXT 121256Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 02/M17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00171167 TSNO $
As of: 4:56 AM PST on February 12, 2012
Observed at: Sexton Summit, OR

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Current Radar Forecast Warnings
Today
mostlycloudy
45° | 34°F
7° | 1°C
Monday
rain
36° | 27°F
2° | -3°C
Tuesday
chancerain
40° | 31°F
4° | -1°C
Today is forecast to be
Cooler than yesterday.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 10 am PST Monday above 2000 feet...
Today
Mostly cloudy. Patchy freezing fog this morning. A 40 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest this afternoon.
Tonight
Rain in the evening...then rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 2500 feet lowering to 2000 feet after midnight. Snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. In the valleys...northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. At higher elevations...northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph well after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Monday
Rain and snow in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the valleys and northwest 10 to 20 mph at higher elevations. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Snow level 2000 feet in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. In the valleys...northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the west after midnight. At higher elevations...north winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Thursday and Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Friday
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s.
Saturday
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
As of: 4:04 am PST on February 12, 2012

Scientific Forecaster Discussion

Warnings & Notices

Current Radar Forecast Warnings

Winter Weather Advisory

Expires 10:00 AM PST on February 13, 2012
Statement as of 4:35 am PST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to
10 am PST Monday above 2000 feet...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory above 2000 feet for snow... which is in effect
from 7 PM this evening to 10 am PST Monday.

* Snow accumulations... 1 to 4 inches are expected this evening
through Monday morning.

* Elevation: snow levels will lower from 3000 feet this evening to
2000 feet tonight and Monday morning.

* Timing... light wet snow arrives early this evening and will
become moderate at times overnight into Monday morning.

* Locations include: Ashland... Prospect... Butte Falls... and
Toketee Falls.

* Impacts... snow may create hazardous driving conditions on area
roads and highways including Interstate 5 at Sexton Summit and
stage Road passes... Highway 138... Highway 62... Highway 140... and
Highway 227.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.





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