Winter Weather Advisory 12/26/2024 01:43 for California areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:43AM PST until December 27 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 1:43am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow above 6000 feet with accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Snow accumulations up to 15 inches along the highest peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 70 mph. West to southwest winds up to 55 mph below 6000 feet. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger winds are likely for wind prone areas, particularly along portions of Highway 395 between Susanville and the state border.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV