LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK; SIERRA NEVADA OF… — * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to a foot, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 1 inch possible down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108. Southern Cascades above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause downed tree branches and localized power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet Friday, lowering to 6500 feet Saturday, then down to around 5000 feet by Monday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Light flurries to a dusting possible down to 5000 feet with measurable accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. There could be a break during the day Saturday, followed by additional snow Saturday night into Monday.
Winter weather in Lassen Volcanic National Park; Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80; Sierra Nevada of El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft Including Highway 50; Sierra Nevada of Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine Counties Above 5000 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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