A Heavy Snow Warning was issued for zones CAZ080/082 above 3500 feet at 1455 PST on 02/18. The Warning altitude was raised to 4000 feet at 0500 PST on 02/19.
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A Heavy Snow Warning was issued for zones CAZ080/082 above 3500 feet at 1455 PST on 02/18. The Warning altitude was raised to 4000 feet at 0500 PST on 02/19. The warning for zone CAZ080 was downgraded to a snow advisory at 1500 PST on 02/19, and the warning for zone CAZ082 was also downgraded to a snow advisory at 1430 PST on 02/20. The report above was the only one received that verified the warning.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.
Mt. Shasta ski resort lodge reported 5 inches of snow overnight and 4 to 6 inches so far today. Elevation 5500 feet.
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