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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Sacramento, CA
NWS Sacramento, CA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 2, 2021, 1:30 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 2, 2021, 1:30 PM PST (21:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 5, 2021, 1:30 AM PST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sacramento, CA
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246 WWUS46 KSTO 022130 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 130 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected Monday Through Monday Night... .A winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains of western Plumas County and the western Sierra Nevada Monday through Monday night. The heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon and evening for elevations above 5500 feet with light accumulation possible down to 4000 to 4500 feet. Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm is possible mid- week which could also impact mountain travel. CAZ068-069-031300- /O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0009.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 130 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds possible. Total snow accumulation of 8 to 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet are possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to trees and power lines may occur as well. * WHERE...Western Plumas County including Lassen National Park and the west slopes of the Northern Sierra Nevada. This includes Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. Heaviest snow expected Monday afternoon and evening. * 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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235 WWUS46 KSTO 031100 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 300 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected Monday Through Monday Night... .A winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains of western Plumas County and the western Sierra Nevada Monday through Monday night. The heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon and evening for elevations above 5500 feet with light accumulation possible down to 4000 to 4500 feet. Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm is possible mid-week which could also impact mountain travel. CAZ068-069-040000- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 300 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow and strong wind expected. Travel will be very difficult with white out conditions possible at times. Damage to trees and power lines could occur. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County including Lassen National Park and the west slopes of the Northern Sierra Nevada. This includes Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. * WHEN...4 AM Monday to 4 AM Tuesday. Heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon into evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Wind gusts to 60 mph or greater are possible over higher elevations Monday. 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. $$
285 WWUS46 KSTO 032250 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 250 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected Monday Through Monday Night... .A winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains of western Plumas County and the western Sierra Nevada Monday into Monday night. The heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon and evening for elevations above 5500 feet with light accumulation possible down to 5000 feet. Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm is possible mid-week which could also impact mountain travel. CAZ068-069-041300- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 250 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow and strong wind expected. Travel will be very difficult with white out conditions possible at times. Damage to trees and power lines could occur. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 2 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County including Lassen National Park and the west slopes of the Northern Sierra Nevada. This includes Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. * WHEN...4 AM Monday to 4 AM Tuesday. Heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon into evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Wind gusts to 60 mph or greater are possible over higher elevations Monday. 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. $$
872 WWUS46 KSTO 041119 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 319 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected Today and Tonight... .A strong Pacific storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains of western Plumas County and the West Slope of the Sierra Nevada today and into tonight. The heaviest snow is expected from late Monday morning and into the early evening for elevations above 5500 feet. Light accumulations are possible down to 5000 feet. Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm is possible mid- week which could also impact mountain travel. CAZ068-069-041930- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 319 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and strong winds are expected. Expect very difficult travel conditions with white out conditions at times, mainly from late this morning and into this evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected at lower elevations, and 12 to 18 inches with localized amounts up to 2 feet expected at higher elevations, above 6500 feet. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through 4 AM Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. 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. $$
550 WWUS46 KSTO 041911 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1111 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...Winter Storm Expected Today and Tonight... .A strong Pacific storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong winds across the mountains of western Plumas County and the West Slope of the Sierra Nevada today and into tonight. The heaviest snow is expected from late Monday morning and into the early evening for elevations above 5500 feet. Light accumulations are possible down to 5000 feet. Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm is possible mid- week which could also impact mountain travel. CAZ068-069-051200- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 1111 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and strong winds are expected. Expect very difficult travel conditions with white out conditions at times, mainly from late this morning and into this evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected at lower elevations, and 12 to 18 inches with localized amounts up to 2 feet expected at higher elevations, above 6500 feet. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through 4 AM Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. 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. $$
991 WWUS46 KSTO 050930 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 130 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 CAZ068-069-051030- /O.CAN.KSTO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 130 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended over the Sierra. Roads may still have ice and snow on them so motorists should take it slow early this morning. $$
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.