California Winter Storm Warning | Effective 04/09/2026 11:46

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