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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sacramento, CA
NWS Sacramento, CA issued this blizzard warning at Jan 26, 2021, 1:10 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 42 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 26, 2021, 1:10 PM PST (21:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2021, 9:42 AM PST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sacramento, CA
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915 WWUS46 KSTO 262110 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 110 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...Dangerous winter storm to bring heavy snow and powerful winds this evening into early Friday... .A strong, dangerous winter storm will impact interior Northern California this evening through early Friday morning. Powerful winds and heavy snowfall will create whiteout conditions with extremely limited visibility over the Northern Sierra, especially tonight through tomorrow. Significant snow amounts are forecast in the northern Sierra and southern Cascades through early Friday. Strong winds and heavy snow may also cause downed trees, tree limbs, and power outages. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times. Travel is not advised. If you risk travel, especially over the Sierra, be prepared for lengthly road closures, chain controls, and near zero visibilities. Bring enough food, water, and warm clothes to last lengthy closures. Snow levels will begin very low tonight through tomorrow morning. Snow is likely down to the valley floor in the Northern Sacramento Valley with the cities of Redding and Red Bluff expected to receive multiple inches of snow. Snow levels will generally rise to 3000 ft or above Wednesday afternoon. Expect significant travel delays, downed tree limbs, and potential power outages for lower elevation areas. CAZ069-271600- /O.UPG.KSTO.WS.W.0002.210127T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.210127T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 110 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 feet are expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at the lower elevations with up to 70+ mph over ridgetops with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...4 PM today to 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 to 70+ mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times due to strong winds, heavy snow, and near zero visibility. Very strong winds could cause downed trees and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day. Expect dangerous wind chills that could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ014-066>068-271600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.210127T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County- Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode- Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- Including the cities of Burney, Paradise, and Grass Valley 110 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 feet above 3000 feet, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. Snow accumulations of less than a foot between 2000 and 3000 feet. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Motherlode and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...4 PM today to 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ015-016-271600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.210127T0000Z-210127T1800Z/ Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley- Including the city of Redding 110 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 21 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley and Central Sacramento Valley, including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff. * WHEN...4 PM today to 10 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet 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. $$ CAZ013-063-271600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.210127T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County- Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County- 110 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet above 1500 feet, with localized amounts up 5 to 6 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. * WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...4 PM today to 4 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
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337 WWUS46 KSTO 270941 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 141 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...Dangerous winter storm bringing heavy snow and powerful winds into early Friday... .A strong, dangerous winter storm will impact interior Northern California through early Friday morning. Powerful winds and heavy snowfall will create whiteout conditions with extremely limited visibility over the Northern Sierra, especially tonight through tomorrow. Significant snow amounts are forecast in the northern Sierra and southern Cascades through early Friday. Strong winds and heavy snow may also cause downed trees, tree limbs, and power outages. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times. Travel is not advised. If you risk travel, especially over the Sierra, be prepared for lengthly road closures, chain controls, and near zero visibilities. Bring enough food, water, and warm clothes to last lengthy closures. Snow levels will continue very low this morning. Snow is likely down to the valley floor in the Northern Sacramento Valley with the cities of Redding and Red Bluff expected to receive multiple inches of snow. Snow levels will generally rise to 3000 ft or above this afternoon. Expect significant travel delays, downed tree limbs, and potential power outages for lower elevation areas. CAZ069-272200- /O.CON.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 141 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute today. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 feet are expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at the lower elevations with up to 70+ mph over ridgetops with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 to 70+ mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times due to strong winds, heavy snow, and near zero visibility. Very strong winds could cause downed trees and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day. Expect dangerous wind chills that could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ014-066>068-272200- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County- Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode- Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- Including the cities of Burney, Paradise, and Grass Valley 141 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 feet above 3000 feet, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. Snow accumulations of less than a foot between 2000 and 3000 feet. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Motherlode and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...Through 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ015-016-271800- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210127T1800Z/ Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley- Including the city of Redding 141 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total wet snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley and Central Sacramento Valley, including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff. * WHEN...Through 10 AM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for wet 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. $$ CAZ013-063-272200- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County- Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County- 141 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible today. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet above 1500 feet, with localized amounts up 5 to 6 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. * WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...Through 4 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
014 WWUS46 KSTO 271802 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1002 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...Dangerous winter storm bringing heavy snow and powerful winds into early Friday... .A strong, dangerous winter storm will continue to impact interior Northern California through early Friday morning. Strong winds and heavy snowfall will create whiteout conditions with extremely limited visibility over the Northern Sierra, especially tonight through tomorrow. Additional significant snow amounts are forecast in the northern Sierra and southern Cascades through early Friday. Strong winds and heavy snow may also cause downed trees, tree limbs, and power outages. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times. Travel is not advised. If you risk travel, especially over the Sierra, be prepared for lengthly road closures, chain controls, and near zero visibilities. Bring enough food, water, and warm clothes to last lengthy closures. CAZ015-016-271915- /O.EXP.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210127T1800Z/ Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley- Including the city of Redding 1002 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... Snow levels have risen above 1500 feet this morning, so the Winter Storm Warning for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley will be allowed to expire at 10 am. $$ CAZ069-281600- /O.CON.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 1002 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute today. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 feet are expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at the lower elevations with up to 70+ mph over ridgetops with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 to 70+ mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times due to strong winds, heavy snow, and near zero visibility. Very strong winds could cause downed trees and power outages. If you risk travel over the Sierra passes, you could be stuck in your car for several hours, if not a day. Expect dangerous wind chills that could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ014-066>068-281600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County- Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode- Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- Including the cities of Burney, Paradise, and Grass Valley 1002 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 feet above 3000 feet, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. Snow accumulations of less than a foot between 2000 and 3000 feet. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Motherlode and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...Through 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. 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. $$ CAZ013-063-281600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County- Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County- 1002 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible today. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet above 1500 feet, with localized amounts up 5 to 6 feet above 4500 feet, are possible. * WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...Through 4 PM Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
000 WWUS46 KSTO 281001 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 201 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Winter storm will continue to bring heavy snow and strong winds into early Friday... .A strong, winter storm will continue to impact interior Northern California through early Friday morning. Strong winds and heavy snowfall will create whiteout conditions at times with extremely limited visibility over the Northern Sierra, through early Friday. Strong winds and heavy snow may also cause downed trees, tree limbs, and power outages. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times. Travel is not advised. If you risk travel, especially over the Sierra, be prepared possible road closures, travel delays, chain controls, and near zero visibilities at times. Bring enough food, water, and warm clothes to last lengthy closures. CAZ013-063-290000- /O.CAN.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0003.210128T1001Z-210129T0000Z/ Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County- Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County- 201 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times and local snow levels down to around 1500 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ066-067-281115- /O.CAN.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode- 201 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow levels have risen above 3000 feet therefore the Winter Storm Warning for the foothills has been cancelled. $$ CAZ069-290015- /O.CON.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 201 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 25 to 29 inches, with localized amounts up to 38 inches, are expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ014-068-290015- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County- Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- Including the city of Burney 201 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 31 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...Until 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
088 WWUS46 KSTO 281742 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 942 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...Winter storm will continue to bring heavy snow and strong winds into early Friday... .A strong winter storm will continue to impact interior Northern California through early Friday morning. Heavy snowfall will create dangerous winter weather conditions in the Sierra Nevada. Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible at times. Travel is not advised. If you risk travel, especially over the Sierra, be prepared possible road closures, travel delays, chain controls, and near zero visibilities at times. Bring enough food, water, and warm clothes to last lengthy closures. CAZ069-290600- /O.CAN.KSTO.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ /O.EXA.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 942 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts up to 3 feet. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous winter weather conditions are forecast with travel expected to remain difficult to impossible at times. Heavy snow will create near-zero and whiteout conditions. 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. $$ CAZ014-068-290600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210129T1000Z/ Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County- Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- Including the city of Burney 942 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts up to 3 feet. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...Until 2 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous winter weather conditions are forecast with travel expected to remain difficult to impossible at times. Heavy snow will create near-zero and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ CAZ013-063-290000- /O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County- Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County- 942 AM PST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to a foot expected. * WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times and local snow levels down to around 2000 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
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