Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
144 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024
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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
144 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 18
inches, up to 2 to 2.5 feet at the highest peaks. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada Counties above 5500 feet, including
Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and Highway 50 over Echo
Summit.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult from delays, snow-
covered roads, and chain controls. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 5000 to 6000 feet becoming 4000
to 4500 feet Thursday morning. Heaviest snow Wednesday evening
into early Thursday morning. Lingering, light snow showers
Thursday afternoon. A second round of snow is expected Friday
through Saturday bringing minor to moderate travel impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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