Arnold, CA…Heavy snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, up to 3 feet over peaks. Up to 6 to 12 inches between 4500-5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1148 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

CAZ069-171400-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0008.250317T0000Z-250318T0600Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Blue Canyon
1148 AM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, up to 3 feet over peaks. Up to
6 to 12 inches between 4500-5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70
mph.

* WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County.

* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snow early Monday morning with
snowfall rates up to 2 to 3 inches per hour at times. Snow levels
fall to around 3500 feet late Monday night, light accumulations of
1-3 inches possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with
you and anything else that would help you survive in case you become
stranded.

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