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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Sacramento, CA
NWS Sacramento, CA issued this winter storm warning at Oct 23, 2021, 3:42 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 23, 2021, 3:42 PM PDT (22:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2021, 9:35 PM PDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sacramento, CA
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608 WWUS46 KSTO 232242 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 342 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...Winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Sunday night through early Tuesday morning... .A strong winter storm will impact the northern Sierra late Sunday night into early Tuesday morning. Snow levels will quickly fall from above pass level Sunday evening to around 5,500 to 6,500 feet by Monday morning. Periods of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will create hazardous travel conditions with very slippery roads and poor visibility in blowing snow. Expect mountain travel impacts such as chain controls and travel delays, as well as lingering issues from the heavy rain prior to the lowering of snow levels. CAZ068-069-241500- /O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0007.211025T0600Z-211026T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0007.211025T0600Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 342 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 3 feet above 7000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...11 PM Sunday to 11 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times in blowing snow. Lingering flood-related impacts 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. $$
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605 WWUS46 KSTO 240725 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1225 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...Winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Sunday night through early Tuesday morning... .A strong winter storm will impact the northern Sierra late Sunday night into early Tuesday morning. Snow levels will quickly fall from above pass level Sunday evening to around 5,500 to 6,500 feet by Monday morning. Periods of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will create hazardous travel conditions with very slippery roads and poor visibility in blowing snow. Expect mountain travel impacts such as chain controls and travel delays, as well as lingering issues from the heavy rain prior to the lowering of snow levels. CAZ068-069-250600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0007.211025T0600Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 1225 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 3 feet above 7000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...11 PM today to 11 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times in blowing snow. Lingering flood-related impacts possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
557 WWUS46 KSTO 242146 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 246 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...Winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow tonight through early Tuesday morning... .A strong winter storm will impact the northern Sierra late tonight into early Tuesday morning. Snow levels will quickly fall from above pass level this evening to around 5,500 to 6,500 feet by Monday morning. Periods of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will create hazardous travel conditions with very slippery roads and poor visibility in blowing snow. Expect mountain travel impacts such as chain controls and travel delays, as well as lingering issues from the heavy rain prior to the lowering of snow levels. CAZ068-069-251500- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0007.211025T0600Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 246 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, with 2 to 4 feet above 7000 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...11 PM today to 11 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times in blowing snow. Lingering flood-related impacts 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. $$
312 WWUS46 KSTO 251005 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 305 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...Winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow through early Tuesday morning... .A strong winter storm will impact the northern Sierra into tonight. Snow levels have lowered below pass levels with heavy snow occurring through the passes. The snow level will lower to around 5000 to 6000 feet this morning. Periods of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will create hazardous travel conditions with very slippery roads and poor visibility in blowing snow. Expect mountain travel impacts such as chain controls and travel delays, as well as lingering issues from the heavy rain prior to the lowering of snow levels. CAZ068-069-252300- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 305 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts up to 3 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Includes Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
534 WWUS46 KSTO 252148 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 248 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 CAZ068-069-260600- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 248 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow showers occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Until 11 PM today. * 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. $$
426 WWUS46 KSTO 260435 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 935 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 CAZ068-069-260545- /O.CAN.KSTO.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- 935 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Local snow showers to snow flurries persist at this hour but are light in nature and expected to continue to decrease. Therefore, the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. $$
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