Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 4:42AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 4:42am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches
above 4500 feet, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Minor
snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4000-5000 ft. Heaviest
snowfall expected through early this evening, with snowfall rates
up to 1 inch per hour.
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: