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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1113 AM PDT Thu Oct 29 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, Twain Harte, Arnold, Blue
Canyon, Kingvale, and Donner Peak
1113 AM PDT Thu Oct 29 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT SATURDAY TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches at the highest
  peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 6000
  feet.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet
  Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday.
  Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday.

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. 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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