California Winter Storm Warning | Effective 04/11/2026 09:14

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 9:14AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
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...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 6000-7000 feet today, then to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall this 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