winter driving

 JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Road crews were out much of the day Tuesday making sure everyone got home safe. The quick change from rain to snow took some drivers by surprise. “ was like yeah, you’ll want to pick up chains,” said …

MEDFORD, Ore. – In the aftermath of a recent storm that brought high winds and mountain snow to southern Oregon, officials are reminding travelers to not rely solely on GPS directions. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said during and after Tuesday’s storm, …

YREKA, Cal. — Plows, salt and cinder. Road crews are all hands on deck preparing for this weekend’s storm. This storm is expected to bring more snow to the Rogue Valley than we’ve seen this winter and even more in Siskiyou County’s …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The weather was making for dangerous driving conditions across multiple areas Monday. The snow showers might settle down, but drivers could feel the aftermath well into the night on the roads. “We lost traction, tried to get traction back …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Tire chains. Something we all know about and have to have, but might not know how to put on. “Do em before you need ’em, obviously,” said Brett Anderson of Les Schwab Tires in Medford. “When you are in …

MEDFORD, Ore. — 1.4 million Oregonians will travel over the holiday, that’s according to the American Automobile Association. AAA says Thursday is the busiest day of the year to travel, but that didn’t stop travelers in Medford. “I said uh… Houston, we have …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As many head home after Thanksgiving, drivers are being urged to use caution on the roads, especially on high mountain passes. The Oregon Department of Transportation says many local highways can be quite slippery due to rain and snow, …

Chemult, Ore. – A Grants Pass motorist was injured after the vehicle he was driving was hit by a large piece of ice that blew off a semi-truck. According to Oregon State Police, the man was driving on Highway 97 near Chemult …