Until 2024-11-18T04:30:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches for the Siskiyou Mountains and the Southern Oregon Cascades from Lake of the Woods southward. North of Lake of the Woods, 12 to 24 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches possible with locally higher amounts near 24 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This includes portions of highways 58, 230, 138, 62, 140, and 66. It also includes the areas of Willamette Pass, Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, and Lake of the Woods. For the Winter Storm Watch, above 4,000 feet. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon and is known for its beautiful blue lake surrounded by towering cliffs. The lake was formed over 7,000 years ago when a volcano collapsed and filled with rain and snowmelt. There are many reasons to visit Crater Lake National Park, including hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The park also offers opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
One of the most popular points of interest in the park is Wizard Island, a volcanic cinder cone that rises up from the lake. Visitors can take a boat tour to the island and hike to the summit for stunning views of the lake. Another popular attraction is Rim Drive, a 33-mile scenic road that circles the lake and offers breathtaking views from multiple viewpoints.
Interesting facts about the park include that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,943 feet. The lake also has no inflowing or outflowing streams, making it one of the clearest and purest bodies of water in the world. Additionally, the park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and bald eagles.
The best time of year to visit Crater Lake National Park is from July to September, when the weather is warm and the park is fully open. However, visitors should be aware that snow can fall at any time of year, and some roads and trails may be closed due to snow or other weather conditions.
