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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
538 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

CAZ068-069-010000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.A.0010.260103T0000Z-260104T1800Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
538 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations are uncertain at this
  time but may range from 1 to 3 feet above 5500 feet. Locally
  higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Winds could gust
  as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road
  closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and
  heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations remain above pass level
  through Friday afternoon, then drop to 5500 to 6500 feet late
  Friday night into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

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