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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1145 AM PDT Sat Oct 31 2026

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Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (El Dorado-Amador)
Above 5000 ft-Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft-
Including the cities of Carson Pass, Blue Canyon, Kingvale, Donner
Peak, Twain Harte, and Arnold
1145 AM PDT Sat Oct 31 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY
ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest
  peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000
  feet.

* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and
  Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery travel conditions and minor travel
  delays, with chain controls possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet through this
  evening, lowering to 5500 to 6500 feet overnight. Heaviest snowfall
  expected tonight into Sunday morning. Light flurries to a dusting
  possible down to 5500 feet with measurable accumulations remaining
  above 6000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. Be prepared for chain controls and follow any road
restrictions. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps
taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be
icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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