WESTERN SHASTA COUNTY MOUNTAINS ABOVE 3000 FT;… — * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches, with up to 2 feet possible over the highest peaks. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Coast Range above 4000 ft and Shasta County mountains above 4000 feet.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and significant reductions in visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4500-5000 feet Tuesday night, lowering to 4000-4500 feet by Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow Tuesday night into Wednesday, with snowfall rates 1-2+ inches per hour.
Winter weather in Western Shasta County Mountains Above 3000 ft; Eastern Shasta County Mountains and Southern Cascades Above 3000 ft; Tehama County Coast Range Above 3000 ft; Glenn and Colusa County Coast Range Above 3000 ft makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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