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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... New Klamath Community College board member blasts alleged negativity ... State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... New Klamath Community College board member blasts alleged negativity ... WEATHER Cold temperatures to stick around through Wednesday Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM » Social News Some of the season's chilliest weather is expected to stick around through Wednesday across Southern Oregon, with temperatures expected to dip into the teens overnight. The drop in temperatures is expected to affect parts of Douglas, Curry, Josephine and Jackson counties, with Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Glendale, and Cave Junction expected to feel the nip, according to the National Weather Service. Low temperatures are expected to plummet into the teens to low 20s Wednesday morning. Not much of a warmup is expected during the day, either, with temperatures only forecast to climb into the mid-30s. "Gusty east winds will produce wind chills near zero over the mountain at times," a special weather statement issued by Weather Service says. The chill has already affected several area highways. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported packed snow and spots of ice on highways 62, 140, and 66 Tuesday. Motorists are urged to allow for extra time to reach their destination, to give extra space between vehicles, and to pack snacks, water and blankets in case of an emergency. Fire officials warn of the risk of pipes freezing and becoming damaged because of the temperature drop. To reduce the risk of costly repairs, Ashland Fire & Rescue recommended draining water from outside hoses and disconnecting them from faucets. The same should be done for water lines to swimming pools and yard sprinklers. Valves supplying outside hose bibs should be closed and the bib should be allowed to drain. Unheated spaces with exposed pipes should be checked and pipes there might need to be protected with pipe sleeves or heat tape. Finally, the heat in a home should not be turned off, with the thermostat set no lower than 55 degrees, even when traveling away from home, officials said. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 30, 2014 at 11:24 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 MailTribune.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 Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked 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. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501