Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service….Winter Storm to Impact Mountain and Foothill Travel into This Evening. Moderate to heavy mountain snow will continue this morning with snow showers continuing into this evening. Snow levels will generally be between 1500 and 2500 feet lowering Monday afternoon down to 1000 feet, locally lower over Shasta County.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
238 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021
…Winter Storm to Impact Mountain and Foothill Travel into
This Evening…
.Moderate to heavy mountain snow will continue this morning with
snow showers continuing into this evening. Snow levels will
generally be between 1500 and 2500 feet lowering Monday afternoon
down to 1000 feet, locally lower over Shasta County.
Major travel delays and difficult to impossible travel conditions
will continue today. Gusty winds will further reduce visibilities
with local whiteout conditions possible. Travelers should prepare
for winter driving conditions by packing chains, warm winter
clothes, and extra food and water. Foothill locations that do not
normally receive snow should prepare for wintry conditions.
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Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Paradise and Grass Valley
238 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 1000 FEET…
* WHAT…Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to
impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 15 inches,
with localized amounts up to 2 feet, are expected.
* WHERE…Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern
Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM today.
* 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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