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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1153 PM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Blue Canyon, and Quincy
1153 PM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY
ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above
  5000 feet, and 2 to 4 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts
  over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
  County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday
  morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 on Sunday,
  lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday
  morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

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