Arnold, CA…The first wave of storms this winter have had snow levels primarily above the 5,000 ft level. This has been great for ease of travel in and arond the mid-slope towns where the bulk of the mountain homes are. This looks to hold true for one of the busiest ski, snowboarding, cross country, snow machine & snow play weekends. We may receive as much as 13 inches of show from this system at the highest locations.

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Detailed forecast for
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Today
At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers early in the morning, then rain showers late in the morning. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog early in the afternoon. Widespread fog…locally dense late in the afternoon, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog early in the afternoon. Widespread fog…locally dense late in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers, areas of freezing fog in the late morning and early afternoon, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of freezing fog in the late morning and early afternoon. Areas of fog early in the afternoon, then widespread fog…locally dense late in the afternoon, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of freezing fog in the late morning and early afternoon. Areas of fog early in the afternoon, then widespread fog…locally dense late in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations…39 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
At lower elevations, rain showers. At higher elevations, heavy rain and snow showers, widespread fog…locally dense in the evening. Areas of dense freezing fog through the night. Patchy fog after midnight. Widespread fog in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 24 to 38 higher elevations… 34 to 44 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…3 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet increasing to 7000 feet after midnight. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 45 mph…except south up to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph over ridges.
Friday
Rain showers at lower elevations…and rain and snow showers at higher elevations. Highs 32 to 47 higher elevations… 43 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…up to 2 inches higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 30 mph in the afternoon….except southwest up to 25 mph over ridges.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely after midnight. Lows 26 to 41 higher elevations…38 to 48 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level 7500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and a chance of snow showers in the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations…45 to 59 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 30 to 45.
Sunday
Rain showers and heavy snow showers. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Highs 34 to 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Colder. Lows 20 to 35.
Monday Through Tuesday
Mostly clear. Highs 36 to 51. Lows 19 to 34.
Tuesday Night And New Years Day
Mostly cloudy. Lows 23 to 38. Highs 41 to 56.

Detailed forecast for
Motherlode
Today
A chance of rain showers early in the morning, then rain showers late in the morning. A chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Patchy fog late in the morning. Patchy dense fog late in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 58. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 41 to 49. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday
Patchy fog in the morning. Rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 57. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows 43 to 51. Light winds.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 62. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 44 to 52.
Sunday
Rain showers. Highs 48 to 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows 33 to 41.
Monday Through Tuesday
Mostly clear. Highs 49 to 55. Lows 32 to 41.
Tuesday Night And New Years Day
Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 41. Highs 53 to 59.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
256 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

CAZ068-069-270115-
/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-241227T2000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Quincy, Chester, and Blue Canyon
256 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY
ABOVE 6000 FEET…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches
above 6000 feet, locally higher over peaks. Winds gusting as high
as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN…Until noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery travel conditions, with travel delays
and chain controls possible. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Thursday and Friday commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels 5500 to 6500 feet this morning,
then expected to increase Friday morning to around 7000 to 8000
feet.

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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KF