Winter Weather Advisory in Sierra County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED12/29/2023 2:30:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: MinorCertainty: Likely
12/29/2023 2:30:00 AM until 12/30/2023 10:00:00 PM
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.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
over the higher passes with 12 to 18 inches over the higher
peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.
* 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...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could make holiday weekend mountain travel
very difficult with delays and chain controls.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 7000 feet this evening,
lowering to around 5,500 to 6,000 feet late tonight and Saturday
morning. Heaviest amounts expected tonight.