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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Sacramento CA

236 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024



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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-

West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-

Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon

236 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SATURDAY

TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches

  mainly above 5000 feet with around a foot at the highest 

  elevations. Winds gusting from 30 to 50 mph out of the 

  southwest.



* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope 

  Northern Sierra Nevada.



* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Travel delays from slick and snow covered roads and 

  reduced visibilities. Chain controls are likely Saturday 

  afternoon and evening.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower from 6000 to 8000 feet

  initially Saturday morning, to around 3500 to 4500 feet by

  Saturday evening, then down to around 3000 to 4000 feet Sunday

  morning. Snowfall rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour are

  possible Saturday afternoon and evening which will lead to 

  reduced visibilities and snow covered roads.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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