Delay travel plans. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, warm clothing, and a flashlight 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.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 5,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5,000 feet. Snowfall 3 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet from 6,000 feet to 7,000 feet. Snowfall 1 to 2 feet from 5,000 feet to 6,000 feet. Wind will gust as high as 55 mph on exposed ridgetops and along the crest. * WHERE...The Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet. * WHEN...Valid from 10 PM PST Wednesday evening until 4 PM PST Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.