Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
443 WWUS46 KSTO 301648 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 948 AM PDT Fri Oct 30 2026 CAZ133-136-139-311800- /O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0004.261031T1500Z-261101T1500Z/ Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft- Including the cities of Twain Harte, Arnold, Carson Pass, Blue Canyon, Kingvale, and Donner Peak 948 AM PDT Fri Oct 30 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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 10 inches, with up to 25 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...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. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 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. 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. && $$ For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/ ZVS