One product issued by NWS for: 12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 137 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024 CAZ068-069-051500- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240505T1500Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon 137 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches mainly above 5000 feet. Up to 18 inches or more of snow accumulation at the highest elevations. 2 to 6 inches of snow down to around 4000 feet. Winds gusting from 30 to 50 mph out of the southwest. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, including Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. * WHEN...Through 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult from snow-covered roads and reduced visibilities. Chain controls are likely this afternoon and evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4000 to 5000 feet this afternoon, lowering to around 3000 feet early Sunday morning. Snowfall rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible through to 10 PM Saturday, which will lead to reduced visibilities and snow-covered roads. 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. && $$