Arnold, CA…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches, locally higher amounts possible near the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Snow levels 4000 to 6000 feet this afternoon, lowering to 1500 to 3000 feet Monday morning. Minor accumulations will be possible in the foothills above 2000 feet Monday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
109 PM PDT Sun Apr 2 2023

CAZ068-069-031500-
/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0014.230402T2300Z-230403T1500Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
109 PM PDT Sun Apr 2 2023

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT
MONDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9
inches, locally higher amounts possible near the Sierra crest.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN…From 4 PM Sunday to 8 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels 4000 to 6000 feet this
afternoon, lowering to 1500 to 3000 feet Monday morning. Minor
accumulations will be possible in the foothills above 2000
feet Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Detailed forecast for
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Tonight
Breezy, colder. A chance of heavy rain and snow showers early in the evening. A slight chance of thunderstorms until early morning. Rain showers likely late in the evening. Heavy snow showers in the late evening and early morning, then a chance of snow showers late in the night. Lows 8 to 23 higher elevations…20 to 30 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations…except 3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet in the evening. Prevailing southwest winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph. Over ridges…prevailing southwest winds 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At lower elevations, a slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 18 to 33 higher elevations…33 to 43 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Colder. Lows 3 to 18 higher elevations…17 to 27 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations…38 to 48 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 9 to 24 higher elevations…22 to 32 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 35 to 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 26 to 41.
Friday And Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 60. Lows 28 to 43.
Saturday Through Sunday
Mostly clear. Highs 54 to 69. Lows 31 to 46.