Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 20 at 8:56AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow likely above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations
of up to 12 to 18 inches, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks.
Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 4500 feet.
Southwest winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades above 5000 feet,
including Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Lassen National Park.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 6000 to 7000 feet
tonight, lowering to 5500 to 6500 feet Tuesday, and down to 4500
to 5500 feet Wednesday. Heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday
afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour.
Instruction:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Lassen Volcanic National Park; Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft; Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80; Sierra Nevada of El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft Including Highway 50; Sierra Nevada of Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender: