Boreal

Winter Storm Warning issued May 3 at 12:45PM PDT until May 5 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times, expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches, mainly above 5000 feet. Up to a foot or more of snow accumulation at the highest elevations. Winds gusting from 30 to 50 mph out of the southwest. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult from snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. Chain controls are likely Saturday afternoon and evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4000 to 5000 feet Saturday afternoon, lowering to around 3000 feet on Sunday morning. Snowfall rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible from 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturday which will lead to reduced visibilities and snow covered roads. Minor snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches possible at 4000 feet. 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.