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Heavy snow expected Tuesday night Monday Jan 22, 2018 at 11:50 AM Jan 22, 2018 at 11:53 AM More snow is expected in the Southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains this week. A wet front is forecast to move into the area Tuesday night and Wednesday, which is expected to bring heavy snow above 5,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Weather officials have instituted a winter storm watch from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10 p.m. Wednesday for high-elevation areas that include Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie and the Siskiyou Summit. Heavy snow is also possible in the Mount Shasta area. Snow accumulations of six inches to a foot are expected, with as much as 18 inches in certain spots, officials said. "Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday," a Weather Service bulletin said. "Significant reductions in visibility are possible. Heavy snow is expected to be just above Interstate 5 at Siskiyou Summit. However, minor changes to snow levels could bring snow down to the interstate." The Jackson County Sheriff's Department urged motorists to avoid driving on roads that are "notoriously dangerous" in winter, including I-5 mountain passes, Highway 140 and Dead Indian Memorial Road, according to a news release. In addition, department officials recommend keeping your vehicle well stocked with food and water during travel, along with warm clothing, necessary medications and tire chains. The agency warned motorists to stick to well traveled roadways, not relying on a GPS for the "quickest" route, as it could leave them stranded in the backcountry.