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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Tree thinning leads to road and trail closures in Ashland watershed ... Alfalfa farmers reach settlement over Jackson County's GMO ban ... Trails close while trees thinned ... Tree thinning leads to road and trail closures in Ashland watershed ... Alfalfa farmers reach settlement over Jackson County's GMO ban ... Trails close while trees thinned ... WEATHER Snow possible in area passes Thanksgiving week Comment By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Nov. 20, 2015 at 7:27 PM By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Nov. 20, 2015 at 7:27 PM » Social News If you're planning to travel outside Jackson County next week for Thanksgiving, just know you may have to tangle with some snow en route to your destination. The week is forecast to kick off with the coldest air mass of the season thus far, and that could mean snow on the passes. "We could be seeing snow showers just above the valley floor," said National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Sandler. "There are a lot of 'ifs' here, but we're confident a strong front will come through Monday night." Weather Service officials expect the temperature to drop Monday night into Tuesday morning. A rain-snow mix is forecast to accompany the front, and snow could dust the hills and area passes, including Sexton and Siskiyou. "Steady, moderate precipitation is possible starting Monday night into Tuesday morning, with a cold showery air mass and sharply lowering snow levels Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday," a special statement from NWS reads. The precipitation should start winding down by Wednesday, with a Thanksgiving forecast of sunny and cold, Sandler said. Weather officials said snow on the higher passes such as Siskiyou is likely, with light snow possible on the lower passes between Grants Pass and Roseburg, and light snow on Highway 199 around Hayes Hill, and from O'Brien down to the California border. This could make for slippery conditions for drivers, but Oregon Department of Transportation officials say they are prepared with a medley of tools to reduce the ice. "We're locked and loaded. We're ready to go," ODOT spokesman Gary Leaming said. Crews would use salt on the Siskiyou Pass, with sand and de-icer on the Sexton, Stage and Smith summits further up Interstate 5. ODOT officials recommended preparing for the drive with chains, snacks, water, a full tank of gas, blankets, necessary medications and plentiful entertainment for children. Drivers should also give themselves extra time to reach their destination. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Nov. 20, 2015 at 7:27 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501