< Winter Storm Watch California | Effective 04/08/2026 12:19

Winter Storm Watch California | Effective 04/08/2026 12:19

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