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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Sacramento CA

137 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-

West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-

Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon

137 PM PDT Sat May 4 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Total 

  snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches mainly above 5000 feet. Up 

  to 18 inches or more of snow accumulation at the highest 

  elevations. 2 to 6 inches of snow down to around 4000 feet. 

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



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

  Northern Sierra Nevada, including Interstate 80 over Donner

  Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson

  Pass.



* WHEN...Through 8 AM PDT Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult from snow-covered roads and

  reduced visibilities. Chain controls are likely this afternoon 

  and evening.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4000 to 5000

  feet this afternoon, lowering to around 3000 feet early Sunday

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

  possible through to 10 PM Saturday, which will lead to reduced

  visibilities and snow-covered roads.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency. 



The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can

be obtained by calling 5 1 1.



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