Winter Storm Warning issued November 12 at 12:12PM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Snow is expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 2 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 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause downed tree branches, localized power outages, and reduced visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500 to 7500 feet Friday, dropping to 5500 to 6000 feet Saturday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected late Friday morning into the overnight hours. Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000 feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. Lull in activity Saturday afternoon through Sunday, followed by additional snow Sunday night through Monday.
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
- In the last 30 days
- 2405th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather