Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500
feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and
weekend mountain travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass
levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft
Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late
Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels
will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Instruction:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender: