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Winter Weather Advisory
ActiveSierra 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet.
* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery travel conditions and minor travel delays, with chain controls possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet through this evening, lowering to 5500 to 6500 feet overnight. Heaviest snowfall expected tonight into Sunday morning. Light flurries to a dusting possible down to 5500 feet with measurable accumulations remaining above 6000 feet.
Instructions
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. Be prepared for chain controls and follow any road restrictions. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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