Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
416 WWUS46 KSTO 220931 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 131 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024 CAZ068-069-230015- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241127T0000Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- Including the cities of Quincy, Chester, and Blue Canyon 131 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. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * 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...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels Friday afternoon around 6000-7000 feet, lowering to around 4500-5500 feet over the weekend, before increasing to around 5000-6000 feet early next week. A brief break in snowfall expected from late Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning with lighter snow showers. 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/ KF