Arnold, CA…A strong winter storm will bring very heavy snow to the mountains of northern California. Snow is falling over portions of I- 5 north of Redding and will spread southeast into the southern Cascades and northern Sierra into Sunday morning. Snow levels will gradually lower over time through late Monday and Tuesday. Expect tremendous snow accumulations at pass levels with yardsticks required for snow measurement. This will results in significant travel delays with extremely difficult to impossible travel over the mountains. Strong winds will further reduce visibilities during this event with whiteout conditions.

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
115 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

…Dangerous Winter Storm to Produce Very Heavy Snow with Strong
Winds and Whiteout Conditions…

.A strong winter storm will bring very heavy snow to the
mountains of northern California. Snow is falling over portions
of I- 5 north of Redding and will spread southeast into the
southern Cascades and northern Sierra into Sunday morning. Snow
levels will gradually lower over time through late Monday and
Tuesday. Expect tremendous snow accumulations at pass levels with
yardsticks required for snow measurement. This will results in
significant travel delays with extremely difficult to impossible
travel over the mountains. Strong winds will further reduce
visibilities during this event with whiteout conditions.

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Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
115 AM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET…

* WHAT…Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to
impossible, including during the evening commute on Monday.
Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Additional snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 feet, Localized accumulations exceeding
6 feet at higher elevations.

* WHERE…Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada including Interstate 80 over Donner Pass,
Highway 50 over Echo Summit and Highway 88 over Carson Pass.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM Tuesday.

* 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.

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