...Snowfall expected into Monday... ...Stronger, high-impact storm late Tuesday into Friday... .A cold weather system will impact Northern California this afternoon into Monday bringing moderate snowfall to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the West Slope of the Sierra Nevada. While snow levels will be generally be around 2500 feet, some light accumulations down to 1000 feet are possible by Monday morning, locally lower in Shasta County. Expect some mountain travel impacts such as delays and chain controls during this time. A significantly stronger, wetter storm will move into the region late Tuesday and persist into Friday. Low snow levels to start with strong winds are expected. Snow levels will generally rise to 3000 ft or above during the day on Wednesday. Snow levels over Shasta County may start out around 1000 ft with some minor snowfall around the Redding area. An abundance of snow will be possible in the Sierra and southern Cascades with this storm that will make travel very difficult to impossible. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...
WHAT...For the first storm: snow expected above 2500 feet with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 3000 feet, with localized amounts up to 12 inches. For the second storm: heavy snow expected above 2000 feet with total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet, with localized amounts of 5 to 6 feet above 4500 feet. Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.
WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 3 PM today to 9 AM Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through late Thursday night.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible in the second storm as result of strong winds and snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.