URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
159 PM PDT Sat Jun 10 2017
...Late Season Snow Over Northern Sierra and Lassen Park This
Weekend...
.A cool weather system will bring late season snow to the
mountains of northern California this weekend. Snow levels are
expected to drop to near 5000 feet late tonight into Sunday.
Although snow levels could be locally lower, the main snow
accumulations are expected above 5500 feet. There could be around
5-10 inches of snow across Lassen Park with 1-4 inches possible
over the Sierra. Motorists traveling across the Sierra on Sunday
should be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
159 PM PDT Sat Jun 10 2017
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from midnight
tonight to 5 AM PDT Monday.
* MAIN IMPACTS...Slick roads may bring spin-outs and longer travel
times. Reduced visibility in heavier showers. Check with
CalTrans to see if chain controls are needed. Outdoor events and
recreation may be impacted.
* TIMING...Sunday
* LOCATIONS...Interstate 80 and Highway 50, Sierra campgrounds and
trails
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 4 inches possible above 5500 feet
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.
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