WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. close