Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 11:14AM PST until November 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow
accumulations up to a foot, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks.
Minor accumulations of around an 1 inch possible down to 5000 feet.
Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50,
Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108. Southern Cascades
above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong
winds could cause downed tree branches and localized power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet Friday, lowering
to 6500 feet Saturday, then down to around 5000 feet by Monday
morning. Heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday
morning. Light flurries to a dusting possible down to 5000 feet
with measurable accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. There
could be a break during the day Saturday, followed by additional
snow Saturday night into Monday.

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

In the last 30 days
2329th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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