San Andreas, CA…A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Calaveras County beginning 10AM Saturday, March 4 to 10AM Monday, March 6. The storm is expected to bring snow down to elevations of 1500 feet and is likely to cause road delays and closures. Travel during this time could be very difficult to impossible with the potential for prolonged road closures.

Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency announces the opening of a warming center. Details are as follows:

📍 San Andreas Library 1299 Gold Hunter Road
📅 Saturday, March 4 – Monday, March 6th
⏰ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

For assistance with transportation, call Calaveras Connect at (209) 754-4450.

Monitor the weather forecast in your area by visiting the National Weather Service or call 511 for latest local road conditions.

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon dioxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Calaveras Public Health urges people to stay safe during winter weather:

• Stay off roads if at all possible. If you do travel, carry a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Limit your time outside to avoid exposure to extreme cold. If you need to go outside, wear layers of warming clothing.
• Prepare for power outages.
• Reduce risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
• Learn the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
• Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

For more information about staying safe during winter weather, visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather.

Calaveras County Public Health
Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services