Arnold, CA….Soak in the sun today as a winter storm warning is in efffect from 7am to 10pm tomorrow. The National Weather Service says to expect windy, rainy & snowy conditions. Snow level will start at 6,000 and then drop to 4,500 ft elevation.

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Detailed forecast for
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Today
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Widespread frost early in the morning. Areas of frost and patchy dense fog late in the morning. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57 higher elevations…55 to 65 lower elevations. Light winds.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Widespread fog…locally dense in the evening. Lows 27 to 42 higher elevations…38 to 50 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday
At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers, heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the afternoon. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations…43 to 57 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…1 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph…except south up to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph over ridges.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Heavy snow showers with possible showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Widespread frost after midnight. Much colder. Lows 12 to 27 higher elevations… 25 to 35 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…1 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 15 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations…42 to 52 lower elevations. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows 23 to 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 41 to 56.
Sunday Night Through Wednesday
Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 40. Highs 38 to 53.

Detailed forecast for
Motherlode
Today
Partly cloudy. Highs 56 to 64. Light winds.
Tonight
Patchy dense fog in the evening. Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 50. Light winds.
Friday
A chance of rain showers in the morning, then heavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 59. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Colder. Lows 31 to 39. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday
Patchy frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs 48 to 54. Light winds.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 50 to 58.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43. Highs 53 to 59.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 53 to 61.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43. Highs 55 to 61.

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1111 AM PST Thu Jan 2 2025

CAZ068-069-031400-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0001.250103T1500Z-250104T0600Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Blue Canyon, and Quincy
1111 AM PST Thu Jan 2 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET…

* WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 15 inches at the highest
peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 5500 feet, including Highway 50 and
Interstate 80.

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery and snow-covered road conditions.
Mountain travel delays and chain controls will be possible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels around 5500 to 6500 feet Friday
morning, lowering to around 4500 to 5500 feet in the afternoon.
Snow rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour. Heaviest snow rates
for Interstate 80 and Highway 50 corridors will be in the
afternoon and early evening hours.

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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