Weather
Winter Storm Warning Issued For The Sierra Starting Monday
There will be near white-out conditions at times and major travel delays due to the snow and wind, with road closures likely.
February 3, 2025
As a second atmospheric river takes aim at Northern California, the Sacramento office of the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Monday through Wednesday
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The warning was announced Sunday afternoon and will be in effect for mountainous areas above 5,500 feet. The post by the National Weather Service Sacramento office X account noted that the Winter Snow Warning would go into effect for Lassen Park and Western Plumas County at 10 a.m. Monday, with the warning expanding to include the Northern Sierra as of 1 p.m.
The warning will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Between one and three feet of snow are expected to fall above 5,500 feet elevation, with up to five feet possible at highest peaks/ The snowfall rates will be at one to two inches per hour with winds gusting as high as 60-70 MPH.
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