Winter Weather Advisory
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST
Monday above 3000 feet...
A Winter Weather Advisory above 3000 feet remains in effect until
4 PM PST Monday.
* Snow accumulations: snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
above 4000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 5500 feet.
* Elevation: snow levels near 4000 feet dropping to 2500 to 3000
feet Monday morning. Snow accumulation of 3 to 4 inches is
possible around 3500 feet... with lessor amounts down to around
2500 feet.
* Timing: snow will becoming heavier at times overnight into
Monday morning. Precipitation will become more showery Monday
afternoon.
* Locations include: Chester... Quincy... Lassen National Park...
Blue Canyon... Downieville... Interstate 80 from around Baxter
to Donner Summit... and higher elevations of highways 4...
36... 50... 70... 88... 89... 108.
* Impacts: travel delays possible as a result of hazardous
driving conditions. Chain controls will likely be needed for
trans-Sierra roadways.
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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