{"id":189882,"date":"2025-03-30T09:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T16:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=189882"},"modified":"2025-03-30T09:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T16:37:09","slug":"winter-storm-warning-starting-at-5pm-up-to-5-feet-of-new-snow-at-higher-elevations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=189882","title":{"rendered":"Winter Storm Warning Starting at 5pm &#038; Up to 5 Feet of New Snow at Higher Elevations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Well, our normal February weather that became Marchuary now looks like it will be Apriluary as well.<br \/>\nThe winter storm warning was moved up from 11pm this evening to 5pm this afternoon. We may also see wind gust to 60 mph as well.  Forecast for the West Slope &#038; Mother Lode and the storm warning are below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"731\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-189883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329-570x651.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ThePineTree.net Weather Sponsored By Fox Security<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxsecurityinc.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39082\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-570x216.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-150x57.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-500x189.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Detailed forecast for<br \/>\nWest Slope Northern Sierra Nevada<br \/>\nToday<br \/>\nAt lower elevations, rain and snow showers early in the morning, then rain showers in the late morning and afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers early in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the late morning and afternoon. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations&#8230;41 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;3 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet increasing to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 15 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 55 mph over ridges.<br \/>\nTonight<br \/>\nAt lower elevations, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers after midnight. At higher elevations, rain showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then heavy rain and snow showers after midnight. Breezy. Lows 23 to 37 higher elevations&#8230;34 to 44 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;1 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 60 mph&#8230;except southwest 10 to 50 mph over ridges.<br \/>\nMonday<br \/>\nHeavy rain and snow showers in the morning, then heavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 26 to 41 higher elevations&#8230; 37 to 49 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;7 to 12 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 60 mph&#8230;except southwest 15 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph over ridges.<br \/>\nMonday Night<br \/>\nHeavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Colder. Lows 16 to 31 higher elevations&#8230;29 to 37 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations&#8230;except 3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 20 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph decreasing to 35 mph after midnight. Over ridges&#8230; Prevailing southwest winds 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 30 mph after midnight.<br \/>\nTuesday<br \/>\nHeavy snow showers likely in the morning, then heavy rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations&#8230;35 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 7 inches lower elevations&#8230;except 7 to 12 inches higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph&#8230;except southwest up to 25 mph over ridges.<br \/>\nTuesday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 17 to 32.<br \/>\nWednesday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Widespread frost. Not as cool. Highs 33 to 48.<br \/>\nWednesday Night Through Thursday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 19 to 34. Highs 34 to 49.<br \/>\nFriday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Not as cool. Highs 38 to 53.<br \/>\nFriday Night<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 24 to 39.<br \/>\nSaturday<br \/>\nMostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 43 to 58.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed forecast for<br \/>\nMotherlode<br \/>\nToday<br \/>\nRain showers early in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the late morning and afternoon. Highs 48 to 60. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.<br \/>\nTonight<br \/>\nRain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers after midnight. Lows 40 to 50. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.<br \/>\nMonday<br \/>\nRain showers in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 53 higher elevations&#8230;50 to 58 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<br \/>\nMonday Night<br \/>\nRain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Colder. Lows 34 to 44. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.<br \/>\nTuesday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 41 to 53. No snow accumulation. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.<br \/>\nTuesday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 31 to 41.<br \/>\nWednesday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Not as cool. Highs 47 to 59.<br \/>\nWednesday Night And Thursday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 47 to 60.<br \/>\nThursday Night<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to 41.<br \/>\nFriday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs 54 to 64.<br \/>\nFriday Night And Saturday<br \/>\nMostly clear. Lows 38 to 44. Highs 55 to 70.<\/p>\n<p>Winter Storm Warning<\/p>\n<p>URGENT &#8211; WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n149 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025<\/p>\n<p>CAZ068-069-310000-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0009.250331T0000Z-250402T0600Z\/<br \/>\nWestern Plumas County\/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra<br \/>\nNevada-<br \/>\nIncluding the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon<br \/>\n149 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON<br \/>\nTO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow<br \/>\naccumulations 1 to 4 feet possible, locally up to 5 feet over<br \/>\npeaks. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas<br \/>\nCounty\/Lassen Park Counties.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>* IMPACTS&#8230;Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The<br \/>\nhazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening<br \/>\ncommutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;Heaviest snowfall expected Monday, with<br \/>\nsnowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour. Snow levels fall to around<br \/>\n3000 feet by early Tuesday. Light snowfall accumulations of 1 to 6<br \/>\ninches are possible down to 3000 feet.<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at<br \/>\nquickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely<br \/>\nnecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden<br \/>\nchanges in visibility. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with<br \/>\nyou and anything else that would help you survive in case you become<br \/>\nstranded.<\/p>\n<p>&amp;&amp;<\/p>\n<p>$$<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov\/sto\/<\/p>\n<p>EK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Well, our normal February weather that became Marchuary now looks like it will be Apriluary as well. The winter storm warning was moved up from 11pm this evening to 5pm this afternoon. We may also see wind gust to 60 mph as well. Forecast for the West Slope &#038; Mother Lode and the storm [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":189883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,20,1,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-189882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-communities","category-featured","category-news","category-weather","last_archivepost"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nws329.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=189882"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189882\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":189884,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189882\/revisions\/189884"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/189883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=189882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=189882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=189882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}