A cold front brought plenty of wind and snow to the mountains of Southern Oregon.  A Blizzard Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ027/028 at 07/1558 PST, effective from 07/2200 until 08/2200 PST.  The warning was shortened until 08/1900 PST (ORZ027) and 08/1600 PST (ORZ028) at 08/1437 PST.  The warning expired at 08/1900 PST (ORZ027) and 08/1600 PST (ORZ028).  A Heavy Snow Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ024/025 above 1500 feet at 07/1558 PST, effective from 07/1558 until 08/0600 PST.  The warning for ORZ024 was cancelled at 08/0423 PST.  The warning for ORZ025 was extended to 08/1000 PST and raised to above 2500 feet at 08/0423 PST. The effective altitude was raised to 3000 feet at 08/0525 PST.  It was extended again to 08/1600 PST at 08/1014 PST, and yet again to 08/1900 PST at 08/1437 PST.  It finally expired at 08/1900 PST.  In addition to the west side and mountain snows, heavy snow was reported at a few east side locations as well.

Avalanche in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 08-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

An avalanche closed Highway 62 through Crater Lake National Park.

Blizzard in SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS & SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Based on numerous reports of heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and avalanches in adjacent zone ORZ027, it is assumed that heavy snow and blizzard conditions did occur in zone ORZ028 during this interval.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Toketee Falls reported 13 inches of snow during this interval.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CURRY COUNTY & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 19:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Based on reports from other nearby zones, it is assumed that Heavy Snow Warning criteria was met in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness area of ORZ024.

Blizzard in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 23:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Crater Lake National Park reported heavy snow and blowing snow with white out conditions, along with 13 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN & EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY & WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 14:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter at Bonanza reported 8-10 inches of snow between 07/1800 and 08/1415 PST.  The cooperative observer at Chemult reported 14 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 08/0800 PST.  A spotter 1W Crescent reported 6 inches of snow from 07/2100 until 08/0900 PST.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 06-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A CoCoRahs observer 3SW Prospect reported 7.5 inches of snow between 06/1800 and 07/0730 PST.  Another observer 7SW Prospect reported 6 inches of snow between 06/1800 and 07/0600 PST.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 07-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A CoCoRahs observer 3SW Prospect reported 6.2 inches of snow between 07/1800 and 08/0730 PST.  An observer 2SW Prospect reported 8 inches of snow between 07/1600 and 08/0800 PST.