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1 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 Raiders enjoyed a week to remember ... Suspect sought in Ashland ice rink office caper ... Happy holidays? These tips can help make it so ... Raiders enjoyed a week to remember ... Suspect sought in Ashland ice rink office caper ... Happy holidays? These tips can help make it so ... WEATHER UPDATED: The storm door is open: More rain on the way in Southern Oregon Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM Updated Dec 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM Updated Dec 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM » Social News The storm door is open in Southern Oregon and is expected to stay that way into next week, with new storms and possible flooding predicted in the days leading up to Christmas. A new system is forecast to arrive early Monday, with periods of heavy snowfall possible in the Cascades and Siskiyous, the summary reads. Snow levels are then expected to drop to about 3,500 to 4,000 feet by Tuesday night. The Siskiyou Summit could see up to four inches of snow Monday into Tuesday, though Sexton Summit is less likely to be impacted much. Up to a foot of new snow could fall on Dead Indian Memorial Road, with up to 16 inches predicted at Lake of the Woods. Snow levels are expected to drop to about 2,500 feet by Thursday, then to 1,500 feet by Friday, though additional snowfall on those days is expected to be scant. "Overall it'll be very, very scarce," said meteorologist Brad Schaaf. Between Monday and Wednesday, close to 2½ inches of rain is expected to fall in Medford. Weather officials are keeping an eye out for possible flooding as the wet weather continues. They have issued a potential flood outlook for Monday through Thursday next week. "Rainfall combined with some lower and mid elevation snow melt will greatly increase the risk of flooding of streams, creeks, and rivers across the area," the notice reads. "Additionally, landslides will be possible, especially in areas that have burned in recent years." Over the past 24 hours, Medford has seen close to four-tenths of an inch, according to meteorologist Charles Smith. Nearly seven-tenths of an inch have fallen at Eagle Point, with nine-tenths at Lost Creek Dam and more than an inch near Prospect. Ashland saw just over one-tenth of an inch. Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph were recorded at various spots across the Rogue Valley overnight. Medford is already far above average for December rainfall. Schaaf said 5.42 inches have already fallen in the city, well above the 3.49-inch average for the entire month. So far, it's been the 16th wettest December on record. "We will likely be moving up," Schaaf said. The said, we're still a ways away from the December rainfall record: 12.72 inches in 1964. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM Updated Dec 18, 2015 at 3:55 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