Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 8 at 12:19PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet
possible above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest
peaks. Light snowfall accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches as low as
4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. Heaviest snow
expected late Saturday morning through midday Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and
weekend mountain travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain above pass levels through
Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft late
Friday-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-4500 ft late
Saturday into Sunday.
Instruction:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender: