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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 Ashland Police Reports, Dec. 12 ... Mt. Ashland Ski Area to open Sunday ... Gov. Brown declares state of emergency as Oregon storm damage mounts ... Ashland Police Reports, Dec. 12 ... Mt. Ashland Ski Area to open Sunday ... Gov. Brown declares state of emergency as Oregon storm damage mounts ... WEATHER High wind warning in effect through Thursday afternoon in Rogue Valley Comment By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Dec. 2, 2015 at 8:32 PM By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Dec. 2, 2015 at 8:32 PM » Social News Winds have started to pick up in the Rogue Valley, with more to come. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are forecast to hit parts of Jackson County most of the day Thursday, with the potential for property damage, power outages and dangerous conditions for drivers. The National Weather Service has issued a high-wind warning from 10 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Thursday for much of Jackson County, including Ashland. The valley's southern portion is expected to get pummeled the hardest, according to the advisory, with sustained 40 mph winds from the south and gusts of 60 mph. "These types of winds will have the possibility to down power lines and trees across the Rogue Valley," said meteorologist Brad Schaaf. "This storm will be quite similar to the storm we saw last December." That Dec. 11, 2014, storm wreaked havoc across Jackson County. A roof tore off a Medford business. Thousands lost power. A man backpacking with his son in the Mount Ashland area was killed when a tree fell on him. Trees also fell across highways, struck houses, downed power lines and started several fires. High-wind warnings are issued when sustained wind speeds are expected to reach 40 mph or higher, and when gusts are forecast to hit 58 mph or higher. In neighboring counties, wind speeds could get even higher. Siskiyou and Curry counties are forecast to see wind up to 50 mph sustained with 70 mph gusts. Gusts could get as high as 90 mph over capes and headlands in Curry County, weather officials said. As much as four inches of rain is expected to douse coastal areas in Curry County, prompting a flood watch until late Thursday afternoon. Structures below steep slopes or in canyons are the most at risk, but landslides are also possible over area roadways. Snow levels are expected to drop from about 6,000 feet to about 3,500 feet Thursday night. Oregon Department of Transportation officials encouraged drivers heading over area passes to visit www.tripcheck.com or call 511 for up-to-date information. There is a chance for some rain across Jackson County, though it isn't expected to be much due to downsloping, a process that occurs when wind blows from higher elevations down to the valley floor, compacting along the way and warming. "We’re still expecting some downsloping to occur. As long as the winds are blowing strong, the rain won’t be as strong,” Schaaf said. 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 Dec. 2, 2015 at 8:32 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