Winter weather causes problems across Southern Oregon, Northern California

Posted by Newsroom Staff January 16, 2020

MEDFORD, ORE. — The winter weather is causing problems for drivers across the region.  Here’s a list of the current trouble spots.

  • I-5 Siskiyous: chains required on all vehicles except 4x4s unless towing. Traffic is currently being held at milepost 11 in Ashland.
  • I-5 Sexton, Smith and Stage Passes: chains required on trucks over 10,000 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) and other vehicles if towing.
  • The Mt. Ashland Access Rd is open to those with 4WD or chains.
  • US97 closed southbound at Oregon-California border due to snow. No E.T.A at this time to reopen.
  • HWY 199 between Gasquet and Crescent City
  • I-5 between Weed & Redding; chains required.
  • East Mcandrews from Tamarack to Hillcrest is closed.

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