Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 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.
Wind gusts as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and
weekend mountain travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass
levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft
tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday.
Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest
snowfall 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: