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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1212 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2026 CAZ128-133-136-139-140000- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0005.261113T1800Z-261114T1800Z/ Lassen Volcanic NP-Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft-Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft- Including the cities of Lassen National Park, Carson Pass, Twain Harte, Arnold, Blue Canyon, Kingvale, and Donner Peak 1212 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow is expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 2 inch possible down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108, Southern Cascades above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause downed tree branches, localized power outages, and reduced visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500 to 7500 feet Friday, dropping to 5500 to 6000 feet Saturday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected late Friday morning into the overnight hours. Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000 feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. Lull in activity Saturday afternoon through Sunday, followed by additional snow Sunday night through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. && $$ For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/ IDS