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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2018 09:00 AM Updated by: thepinetree on 03/12/2018 09:00 AM
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Winter Storm Warning & More Rain & Snow on The Way

Arnold, CA...Our "Miracle March" seems to be a very real thing as our moisture totals make up for lost time this season. This is the forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 55 higher elevations...53 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Lows 30 to 45 higher elevations... 44 to 50 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Over ridges, prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 35 mph after midnight.




Tuesday At lower elevations, rain. At higher elevations, rain and snow likely in the morning, then heavy rain and snow in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations...45 to 53 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...1 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph... Except south 25 to 35 mph over ridges.

Tuesday Night Rain and snow showers. Colder. Lows 19 to 34 higher elevations...33 to 39 lower elevations. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches lower elevations...except 7 to 12 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph...except southwest 15 to 30 mph over ridges.

Wednesday Rain and snow showers likely. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations...38 to 46 lower elevations. Snow accumulation 3 to 5 inches lower elevations...except 4 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Wednesday Night Rain and snow showers likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 20 to 35.

Thursday Rain and snow showers likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Highs 27 to 42.

Thursday Night Snow showers and heavy rain showers. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Lows 20 to 35.

Friday Snow likely and heavy rain. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Highs 28 to 43.

Friday Night And Saturday Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows 17 to 32. Highs 30 to 45.

Saturday Night And Sunday Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows 17 to 32. Highs 32 to 47.


Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...The First in a series of Winter Storms starts Tuesday...

.Winter weather returns this week with the first storm expected
to affect the region Tuesday and Wednesday with periods of heavy
snow and gusty winds. A foot or more of snow accumulation is
expected above 4000 feet with 2 to 3 feet possible along the crest
and through the passes. Impacts to travel will likely be severe
with travel delays likely and possible road closures. Plan travel
accordingly.

Additional storms will impact the region later in the week with
more heavy snowfall likely.

CAZ068-069-130000-
/O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0007.180313T2000Z-180315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0005.180313T2000Z-180315T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
300 AM PDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult. Total
snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with localized amounts up to 3
feet are expected.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada. Including Interstate 80 over Donner
Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit and Highway 88 over Carson
Pass.

* WHEN...1 PM Tuesday to 5 PM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water 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.

$$


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