URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
938 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...Mountain Snow and Travel Impacts Saturday Night into Monday
Morning...
.A late season storm will bring periods of heavy snow to the
southern Cascades and northern Sierra starting Saturday night and
continuing into early Monday. The heaviest snow is expected on
Sunday with the majority of accumulation for elevations above
4500 to 5500 feet. Lighter accumulations are possible down to 4000
feet Sunday, lowering down to 3500 feet by Monday morning.
Mountain travel is not recommended during the warning period. If
you must travel, be prepared for winter driving conditions,
significant travel delays, and chain controls.
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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
938 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
PDT MONDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult.
Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches, with localized
amounts up to 24 inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times due to breezy winds along with chain
controls and significant travel delays.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. 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.