First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday Through the Weekend. A Foot of New Snow in Some Locations

Bear Valley, CA…Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm Warning, total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
314 PM PST Thu Nov 5 2020

…First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday into the
Weekend…

.The first winter storm of the season will bring periods of light
to locally moderate snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra
Nevada and mountains of Western Plumas County Friday into the
weekend. Snow levels above pass levels fall to 4000-5000 feet
early Friday night. There may be some lighter precipitation by
Saturday morning through afternoon, before possible heavier
additional snow moves through early Saturday night through
Sunday. Mountain travel delays, chain controls, and slippery road
conditions are possible, especially during the overnight hours.

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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
314 PM PST Thu Nov 5 2020

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET…
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult
travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over
Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized
amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm
Warning, total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 4000
feet, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, 10 AM to 10 PM Friday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM Sunday.

* 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.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
314 PM PST Thu Nov 5 2020

…First High Elevation Snow of the Season Friday into the
Weekend…

.The first winter storm of the season will bring periods of light
to locally moderate snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra
Nevada and mountains of Western Plumas County Friday into the
weekend. Snow levels above pass levels fall to 4000-5000 feet
early Friday night. There may be some lighter precipitation by
Saturday morning through afternoon, before possible heavier
additional snow moves through early Saturday night through
Sunday. Mountain travel delays, chain controls, and slippery road
conditions are possible, especially during the overnight hours.

CAZ068-069-061300-
/O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0005.201106T1800Z-201109T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0011.201106T1800Z-201107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0006.201108T0000Z-201109T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
314 PM PST Thu Nov 5 2020

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET…
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult
travel conditions, especially Saturday night into Sunday over
Sierra passes. For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, with localized
amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. For the Winter Storm
Warning, total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 4000
feet, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, 10 AM to 10 PM Friday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM Sunday.

* 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.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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