Arnold, CA…This morning’s updated warning from NWS Sacramento. Extremely dangerous to impossible travel from blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet, local amounts of 12 feet or more over peaks, with 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet through Sunday morning. Minor accumulations down to around 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph or higher. The full warning is below…

Blizzard Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

CAZ066>069-020000-
/O.CON.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240303T1800Z/
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Paradise, Grass Valley, Jackson, Chester,
Quincy, and Blue Canyon
230 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Extremely dangerous to impossible travel from blizzard
conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 feet above 5000
feet, local amounts of 12 feet or more over peaks, with 1 to 4
feet above 3000 feet through Sunday morning. Minor accumulations
down to around 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph or
higher.

* WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, Northeast
Foothills, Motherlode, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park
above 2000 feet. Including Interstate 80 and Highway 50.

* WHEN…Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Extremely dangerous to impossible travel conditions
with extended road closures likely. Widespread blowing snow
will create blizzard conditions with white-out conditions and
near zero visibility. Very strong winds, combined with heavy
snow could cause extensive tree damage and extended power
outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels 4000 to 5000 feet, lowering to
around 2000 feet by Saturday. Intense snow rates of 2 to 4
inches per hour at times. Blizzard conditions at times,
especially through Saturday when snowfall is heaviest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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