Arnold, CA….Rain, Snow & Wind this week with a Winter Weather Advisory on tap for Tuesday. A Beautifull Sunny Christmas Day should brighten up Christmas Week. Mountain activities are in full swing in the high country so be prepared for a mixture of weather & Enjoy!

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Detailed forecast for
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Tonight
At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain showers early in the evening, then a chance of rain showers in the late evening and overnight. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers in the evening. A chance of snow showers late in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely after midnight. A chance of rain and snow showers late in the night. Lows 29 to 44 higher elevations…41 to 51 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, patchy dense fog in the morning. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. At lower elevations, patchy dense fog through the day. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations…51 to 63 lower elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 24 to 38 higher elevations…35 to 43 lower elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight. Over ridges…prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the south 10 to 25 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Heavy rain showers and heavy snow showers. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations…43 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…2 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Colder. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations…25 to 36 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny. Highs 34 to 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 24 to 39.
Thursday Through Friday
Rain and snow showers likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Highs 34 to 49. Lows 25 to 40.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Lows 31 to 46.
Saturday
Rain showers likely. Not as cool. Highs 38 to 53.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 31 to 46. Highs 38 to 53.

Detailed forecast for
Motherlode
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Patchy fog in the late evening and overnight. Lows 46 to 54. Light winds.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Patchy fog through the day. Highs 58 to 66. Light winds.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows 40 to 50. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 49 to 57. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Colder. Lows 31 to 39. Light winds.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny. Highs 48 to 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to 44.
Thursday Through Friday
Rain showers likely. Highs 44 to 56. Lows 36 to 47.
Friday Night And Saturday
Rain showers likely. Lows 43 to 51. Highs 51 to 61.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 44 to 52. Highs 51 to 61.

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

One product issued by NWS for: 11 Miles WSW Ebbets Pass CA
Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 22 2024

CAZ068-069-231400-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0021.241224T1500Z-241225T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 22 2024

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 6000 FEET…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
above 6000 feet, locally higher amounts over peaks. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery travel conditions, with travel delays
and chain controls possible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Tuesday morning and evening commutes and holiday travel
periods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels around 6000 to 7000 feet early
Tuesday morning, then expected to fall to near 5000 to 6000 feet
by Tuesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

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