Winter Storm Warning issued February 26 at 3:23AM PST until ...

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8inches. Southwest to west winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western LakeCounty. This includes Crescent, Gilchrist, and Chemult.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels will be at 3000 feet as snowbegins later this morning, but will quickly fall to the valleyfloor late tonight. The heaviest snow is expected mid to lateMonday morning.

* View the hazard area in detail athttps://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr* Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerousconditions. Do not detour during winter storms.

* 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 isimminent and poses a threat to life and property. Takeprotective action now.