It's sunny and beautiful this morning -- but chilly. The low was about 10°F at sunrise.
Of course, "sunny" and "chilly" are related -- lack of cloud cover.
Of course, "sunny" and "chilly" are related -- lack of cloud cover.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
239 AM PST Sun Dec 16 2018
...Heavy Mountain Snow Late Today Through Noon Monday...
.A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the
mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern and Central
Sierra Nevada above 4500 to 5000 feet late today into late Monday
morning. Snow levels will start out near major pass levels but
lower tonight into Monday morning when the most significant
snowfall is expected below major pass levels.
CAZ069-161845-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0012.181216T2200Z-181217T2000Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
239 AM PST Sun Dec 16 2018
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON PST MONDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up
to 19 inches above 6500 feet, are expected.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...2 PM today to noon Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
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.
Wish we had some of that up here...ski3pin said:Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
239 AM PST Sun Dec 16 2018
...Heavy Mountain Snow Late Today Through Noon Monday...
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...2 PM today to noon Monday.
Early Tuesday morning is garbage pickup in my neighborhood, and garbage bins have been dutifully set out at the roadside tonight. I wonder if by morning they'll still be standing and snatchable by the bin grabber on the garbage truck?ski3pin said:Batten down the hatches, Mark!
Yep, "pineapple express"-ishcraig333 said:...Unusual storm track.