{"id":77000,"date":"2019-03-26T15:35:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T22:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=77000"},"modified":"2019-03-26T15:35:31","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T22:35:31","slug":"springs-is-here-well-maybe-in-name-only-as-rain-snow-winter-storm-warnings-fill-the-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=77000","title":{"rendered":"Springs is Here, Well Maybe in Name Only as Rain, Snow &#038; Winter Storm Warnings Fill the Forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;.The Calendar says that spring is here and the detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below along with the Warnings.  Tonight, At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Lows 25 to 40 higher elevations&#8230;37 to 45 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;1 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph&#8230;except southwest 20 to 30 mph over ridges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nws326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"688\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nws326.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nws326-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nws326-570x613.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday<br \/>\nHeavy rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms at lower elevations&#8230;and snow showers and heavy rain showers at higher elevations. Breezy. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations&#8230;42 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;8 to 14 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Night<br \/>\nRain and snow showers. Colder. Lows 17 to 32 higher elevations&#8230;31 to 39 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations&#8230;except 4 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet decreasing to 4000 feet after midnight. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph&#8230;except southwest 15 to 30 mph over ridges.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely. Highs 28 to 43 higher elevations&#8230;39 to 51 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations&#8230;except 1 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations&#8230;29 to 37 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Friday<br \/>\nMostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 38 to 53.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Night<br \/>\nMostly clear. Lows 22 to 37.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday And Saturday Night<br \/>\nPartly cloudy. Highs 43 to 58. Lows 24 to 39.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday<br \/>\nPartly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Not as cool. Highs 46 to 61.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 29 to 44.<\/p>\n<p>Monday Through Tuesday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 43 to 58. Lows 29 to 44. <\/p>\n<p>Winter Weather Advisory<\/p>\n<p>URGENT &#8211; WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n309 PM PDT Tue Mar 26 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;A late season winter storm to impact the Sierra and Southern<br \/>\nCascades tonight through Thursday morning&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>.A Pacific storm sitting offshore will track inland overnight<br \/>\nspreading moderate to heavy snow accumulations to the interior<br \/>\nmountain ranges, particularly on Wednesday. Snow levels are<br \/>\nforecast to begin at 5,500 to 6,000 feet before falling to near<br \/>\n3,500 feet by early Thursday. Mountain travel will be hazardous<br \/>\nand is not advised. For those who need to travel, chain controls<br \/>\nare likely and expect lengthy delays. Snow showers will linger<br \/>\ninto Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>CAZ069-271600-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0014.190327T0600Z-190328T1200Z\/<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190327T0600Z\/<br \/>\nWest Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-<br \/>\n309 PM PDT Tue Mar 26 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS<br \/>\nEVENING ABOVE 6000 FEET&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8230;WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING<br \/>\nTO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Travel will be very<br \/>\n  difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on<br \/>\n  Wednesday. Tree branches could fall as well. Above 5000 feet,<br \/>\n  total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches, with localized<br \/>\n  amounts up to 3 feet, are expected.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM today. For<br \/>\n  the Winter Storm Warning, 11 PM today to 5 AM Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;Be prepared for significant reductions in<br \/>\n  visibility at times.<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered<br \/>\nroads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while<br \/>\nthe warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra<br \/>\nflashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an<br \/>\nemergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are<br \/>\ncalling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will<br \/>\ncause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered<br \/>\nroads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.<br \/>\nThe latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can<br \/>\nbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>$$<\/p>\n<p>Winter Storm Warning<\/p>\n<p>URGENT &#8211; WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n309 PM PDT Tue Mar 26 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;A late season winter storm to impact the Sierra and Southern<br \/>\nCascades tonight through Thursday morning&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>.A Pacific storm sitting offshore will track inland overnight<br \/>\nspreading moderate to heavy snow accumulations to the interior<br \/>\nmountain ranges, particularly on Wednesday. Snow levels are<br \/>\nforecast to begin at 5,500 to 6,000 feet before falling to near<br \/>\n3,500 feet by early Thursday. Mountain travel will be hazardous<br \/>\nand is not advised. For those who need to travel, chain controls<br \/>\nare likely and expect lengthy delays. Snow showers will linger<br \/>\ninto Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>CAZ069-271600-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0014.190327T0600Z-190328T1200Z\/<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190327T0600Z\/<br \/>\nWest Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-<br \/>\n309 PM PDT Tue Mar 26 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS<br \/>\nEVENING ABOVE 6000 FEET&#8230;<br \/>\n&#8230;WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING<br \/>\nTO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Travel will be very<br \/>\n  difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on<br \/>\n  Wednesday. Tree branches could fall as well. Above 5000 feet,<br \/>\n  total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches, with localized<br \/>\n  amounts up to 3 feet, are expected.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM today. For<br \/>\n  the Winter Storm Warning, 11 PM today to 5 AM Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;Be prepared for significant reductions in<br \/>\n  visibility at times.<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered<br \/>\nroads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while<br \/>\nthe warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra<br \/>\nflashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an<br \/>\nemergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are<br \/>\ncalling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will<br \/>\ncause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered<br \/>\nroads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.<br \/>\nThe latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can<br \/>\nbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>$$<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;.The Calendar says that spring is here and the detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is below along with the Warnings. Tonight, At lower elevations, rain showers likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. 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