< Winter Weather Advisory California | Effective 03/31/2026 10:13

Winter Weather Advisory California | Effective 03/31/2026 10:13

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 10:13AM PDT until April 2 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Total snow accumulations 5 to 12 inches near the crest, including Donner Pass. Locally higher accumulations over peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County above 6000 feet. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be at 6500-7000 feet, before lowering to 6000-6500 feet Wednesday evening.
Instruction: 
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sacramento CA