Diamond Lake Receives First Snow of the Year

Diamond Lake had about 2 inches of snowfall at the lodge for its first snow of the year. Some areas received up to a reported 4 inches of snow. An additional 2-5 inches of snow is expected to fall between late Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning. A winter weather advisory is in effect until early tomorrow morning up in the area. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. 2 inches expected at Siskiyou Summit and higher amounts in the Cascades. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Cascade and Siskiyou mountain passes including Highway 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 62 near Crater Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods, and Interstate 5 at Siskiyou Summit. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility. Photos sent to Roseburg Tracker courtesy of Ginger Finch