510
WWUS46 KSTO 221908
WSWSTO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1108 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

CAZ068-069-231115-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241127T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Blue Canyon, and Quincy
1108 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5500 feet. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet and up to 5 feet along higher
  peaks.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
  County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads, chain controls and travel delays are
  likely which will result in very difficult travel at times above
  5500 feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels this afternoon will be high from
  6000-7000 feet, then quickly lowering to around 5000 feet Saturday
  morning. Snowfall will decrease in intensity from late Saturday
  afternoon into Sunday, followed by heavy snow at times again
  Monday and Tuesday.

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/

WR