Yet another winter storm brought another round of heavy snow to Northern California and Southern Oregon. The snow level dropped to sea level during this event...bringing snow to areas that rarely get any snow.
In Southern Oregon, a Heavy Snow Warning was issued at 27/0949 PST for Oregon zones ORZ021/022/023 above 1000 feet, ORZ024 above 1500 feet, and ORZ025, effective from 27/0949 until 28/0400 PST.  ORZ026 was added to the warning area at 27/1214 PST and the warning level was lowered to the surface in ORZ024.  At 27/2200 PST, the warning was extended until 28/0800 PST for zones ORZ021/022/023 and to 28/1000 for zones ORZ024/025/026.  Also at 27/2200, the warning level was lowered to 500 feet for ORZ021/022 and to the surface for ORZ023.  All Warnings were downgraded to Snow Advisories at 28/0130 PST.  On top of all this, a Blizzard Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ030/031 at 27/1214 PST, effective from 27/1214 until 27/2200 PST. The warning was extended until 28/0100 PST at 27/2200 PST. The warning was cancelled at 28/0000 PST.

Blizzard in NORTHERN & EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY & WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Based on reports of Blizzard conditions in adjacent zones ORZ029 and ORZ031, it is assumed that blizzard conditions occurred in ORZ030 as well.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 10:38:00 to 27-JAN-08 16:44:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded wind gusts exceeding High Wind Warning criteria continuously from 27/1038 until 27/2438.  The peak gust was 82 mph at 27/1338 PST. The Rock Creek RAWS reported a gust to 60 mph at 27/1644 PST.

Blizzard in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 8NNE Bonanza reported 2 inches of snow since sunrise and 1 inch an hour from 27/1620 until at least 27/1730 PST.  West winds of 15-20 mph with higher gusts and whiteout conditions on Oregon Hwy. 140 and Bly Mountain.  A spotter 2NNE Summer Lake reported 4 inches of snow with winds 25-30 mph with higher gusts and very limited visibilities. The Lakeview Fire Department reported 6 inches of snow in 2 hours with west wind 15-20 mph with higher gusts and whiteout conditions.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Here is a list of snowfall reports from around the zone.  Amounts are in inches and times are in PST.
Roseburg 4SSW        6.8              27/0800-28/0700 (4 last 12 hrs).
Roseburg 20NE (Glide)4.0              27/0730-27/1730 (at 740 feet).
Roseburg 10E         3.8              27/0800-27/1130.
Roseburg 11E         9.0              27/0800-27/1545.
Tiller 10NW          10.5             27/0830-27/1630.
Roseburg 3W          10.3             27/0830-28/0630.
Days Creek 1N        7.0              27/0930-27/1730.
Glendale 6NE         8.3              27/1030-27/1630.
Roseburg 11E         5.0              27/1800-28/1000.
Lookingglass 1W      7.4              27/2000-28/2000.

Blizzard in KLAMATH BASIN, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter N Keno reported whiteout conditions with visibilities near zero during this time interval.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Here is a list of snowfall reports from around the zone.  Amounts are in inches and times are in PST.
Buncom 1NNE          9.7              27/0800-28/0800.
Ashland 2ESE         10.0             27/0830-28/0830.
Medford 3E           10.0             27/0900-27/2100.
Jacksonville 8.9WSW  7.0              27/1200-27/1600.
Ashland 2WNW         10.0             27/1300-27/1545.
Ashland 2ESE         6-8              27/1300-27/1545.
Ashland 2.4ESE       10.1             27/1300-27/2200.
Medford 1E           8.0              27/1300-27/1700 (at 2000 feet).
Jacksonville 1NW     5.0              27/1300-27/1800.
Ashland 1S           11.0             27/1300-27/1700 (at 2200 feet).
Ruch 1ENE            9-10             27/1300-27/1545
Ruch 1NE             5.0              27/1300-27/1545
Ashland 5NW          4.0              27/1300-27/1700 (at 1800 feet).
Jacksonville 11.5S   9.0              27/1300-27/1800.
Ashland 1.4ESE       11.0             27/1300-28/0600.
Medford SE           7.0              27/1300-27/1800 (retired NWS).
Ruch                 8.0              27/1300-27/1545.
Medford 2SE          8.0              27/1300-27/1900.
Phoenix              3.5              27/1300-27/1630.
Medford 4SW          4.0              27/1300-27/1700.
Medford 1NE          5.0              27/1315-27/1715.
Jacksonville 1WNW    9.5              27/1400-27/1900.
Ashland 2NW          4-5              27/1500-27/1545.
Ruch 5SE             10.0             27/1800-28/0900.
Talent               12.0             27/1800-28-0900 (at 2500 feet).

Heavy Snow in EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Toketee Falls reported 10 inches of snow during this interval.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Crater Lake National Park reported 17.5 inches of snow during this interval.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CURRY COUNTY & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 14:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 2NNE Selma reported 8.0 inches of snow during this interval. A spotter 4WSW Williams reported 8.0 inches of snow around this time as well.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter at Lakeview reported 6.0 inches of snow during this interval.