Winter Storm Watch issued November 15 at 11:40AM PST until November 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches, with up to 2 feet possible over the highest peaks. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Coast Range above 4000 ft and Shasta County mountains above 4000 feet.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and significant reductions in visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4500-5000 feet Tuesday night, lowering to 4000-4500 feet by Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow Tuesday night into Wednesday, with snowfall rates 1-2+ inches per hour.

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

In the last 30 days
2462nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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