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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 UPDATED: Thousands still without power after Sunday snow ... Mt. Ashland is open and the skiers couldn't be happier ... Film fest seeks volunteers ... UPDATED: Thousands still without power after Sunday snow ... Mt. Ashland is open and the skiers couldn't be happier ... Film fest seeks volunteers ... WEATHER Snowstorm delays Mt. Ashland opening, closes some highways Comment By Local report DailyTidings.com By Local report Posted Dec. 13, 2015 at 10:53 AM By Local report Posted Dec. 13, 2015 at 10:53 AM » Social News The first substantial snowstorm of the season has delayed Mount Ashland Ski Area's opening day, is causing traffic delays on mountain passes, and has knocked out power to about 7,800 people this morning. Mount Ashland Ski Area said rolling brown and blackouts means its season opener today has been rescheduled to Monday. "It was a valiant effort by the crew, but at this point we are pulling the plug on today. ... We ask that guests DO NOT attempt to go to the ski area at this time," the Mount Ashland website read this morning. Oregon Department of Transportation said chains are required for all vehicles expect 4x4s on the Siskiyou Summit, and chains were required for vehicles over 10,000 pounds for passes north of Grants Pass. Highways around Diamond Lake were closed this morning because of heavy snow and falling trees, ODOT said. A landslide has closed Highway 138 about 12 miles east of Glide. A transmission disruption has knocked out power to 6,284 people in Grants Pass, Rogue River, Gold Hill, Central Point, Azalea and Glendale, Pacific Power said on its website this morning. Power was expected to be restored by 10 a.m. In Butte Falls, Eagle Point and Shady Cove, about 1,585 customers were without power for an unknown cause. It was expected to be back on by 9:30 a.m. The National Weather Service said snow could continue to fall down to the valley floor today as a cold front moves through, with most of the accumulation above 1,500 feet. Another storm with possible low-elevation snow was expected to move into the area tonight and into Monday morning, but again, most of the accumulation was expected above 1,500 feet. By Local report DailyTidings.com By Local report Posted Dec. 13, 2015 at 10:53 AM » 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