UPDATE 500 PM- Pacific Power: Repairs continue to be completed or in progress across multiple scattered outage sites, with ongoing restorations into the evening. For updates please text “STAT” to 722797 or visit pacificpower.net/outage. https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html" target="_blank">https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html We are aware of scattered outages affecting our customers in Josephine County. Pacific Power appreciates your patience as our crews work to restore power. For updates please text “STAT” to 722797 or visit pacificpower.net/outage. https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html" target="_blank">https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html

UPDATE 1230 PM. ODOT: SW Oregon Highway 199, MP 8-24 Cave Junction to Wonder areas. Road conditions have improved on Highway 199 between MP 8 and 24. Drivers may experience delays as crews remove downed trees in the area. Please watch for emergency vehicles and workers along the roadway. ODOT: SW Oregon: Highway 199, 725 AM. MP 8-24, between Cave Junction and Wonder. Winter weather conditions are causing delays and intermittent closures on Highway 199. Drivers are urged to postpone travel until conditions improve.

UPDATE ODOT: SW Oregon: I-5, MP 0-14. 440 PM. All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 have reopened from Exit 14 in Ashland to the California border. The closure began earlier today due to severe winter conditions in northern California. Drivers should expect winter weather conditions and delays as backed up traffic begins moving again. ODOT: SW Oregon: 705 AM 3/28/23 All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed from Exit 14 in Ashland to the California border due to severe winter conditions in northern California. Caltrans has closed I-5 northbound from Redding to the Oregon border. The I-5 Oregon closure, at Caltrans' request, may be long until conditions in California improve. OR 66 and OR 273 are closed to all but local traffic. Do not attempt a detour using lesser maintained routes such as Dead Indian Memorial Rd. or Colestin Rd. Trucks: please keep Ashland St. clear if waiting out closure.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER Advisory National Weather Service Medford OR 314 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 314 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2023 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts of 15 to 18 inches over the mountains above 3500 feet elevation. Winds gusting 45 to 65 mph over the exposed higher mountains and 30 to 45 mph for elevations below 3500 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County above 2000 feet. This includes Grayback Road between O`Brien and Happy Camp, Highway 46 east of Cave Junction as well as the Kalmiopsis and Siskiyou Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and snow will result in reduced visibilities and occasional whiteout conditions. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... www.rvem.org * Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. * Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. * See https://www.tripcheck.com for latest road conditions. * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 218 PM PDT Wed Mar 22 2023 Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- 218 PM PDT Wed Mar 22 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2500 feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet and below 2500 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. For the Winter Storm Warning, terrain over 2500 feet across Josephine County and along the Josephine/Curry counties border. For the Winter Weather Advisory, the Illinois Valley including the cities of Selma, Cave Junction, and Obrien as well as portions of US 199. Additionally, the passes of I-5 north of Grants Pass, including Sexton Summit, Smith and Stage Road. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates over higher elevations along the Curry/Josephine border could reach 1 inch per hour near noon PDT on Thursday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... www.rvem.org * Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions. * If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you. * The safest place during a winter storm is indoors. * A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.

Josephine County Emergency Management is hosting a series of preparedness classes that will help participants reach their next level of preparedness and beyond. Below is the schedule of topics and activities to be covered each week. Order and topics subject to change. Cost is $20.00 per person for the series—Covers all consumables More info here www.rvem.org