* WHAT...Snow is expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to a foot, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 2 inch possible down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108, Southern Cascades above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause downed tree branches, localized power outages, near whiteout conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500 to 7500 feet Friday, dropping to 5500 to 6500 feet Saturday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000 feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. Lull in activity Saturday afternoon through Sunday, followed by additional snow Sunday night through Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
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