Winter Storm Warning in Northern California
Posted 6 hours ago
...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet tonight through Saturday...
This evening through Saturday, a strong cold front and associated
area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest,
producing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across
portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels
could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY
ABOVE 2500 FEET...
* WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet.
* WHERE: Elevations above 2500 feet in western and central
Siskiyou County, including Interstate 5 at Mount Shasta City and
Black Butte Summit, Highway 89 from Mount Shasta City to Dead
Horse Summit, Scott Mountain Pass, Etna Summit, and Grayback
Road north of Happy Camp.
* WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest
snowfall rates are expected late this evening through the
overnight hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible
travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice
covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at
times.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
This evening through Saturday, a strong cold front and associated
area of cold low pressure will move in from the northwest,
producing periods of heavy snowfall with lower snow levels across
portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Snow levels
could briefly lower below 2500 feet in heavier showers.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY
ABOVE 2500 FEET...
* WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches above 5000 feet.
* WHERE: Elevations above 2500 feet in western and central
Siskiyou County, including Interstate 5 at Mount Shasta City and
Black Butte Summit, Highway 89 from Mount Shasta City to Dead
Horse Summit, Scott Mountain Pass, Etna Summit, and Grayback
Road north of Happy Camp.
* WHEN: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday. Heaviest
snowfall rates are expected late this evening through the
overnight hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Plan for difficult to near impossible
travel conditions, with roads becoming snow-packed or ice
covered. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at
times.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Recommended actions
* Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions.
* If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets,
food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.
* The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
* A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely
and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action
now.
* See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for
latest road conditions.
* If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets,
food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.
* The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
* A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely
and poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action
now.
* See https://www.tripcheck.com or http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for
latest road conditions.
- DuringStay indoors during the storm.Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia.Walk and drive carefully on icy sidewalks and roads.Many injuries and accidents are caused by slippery conditions.Before driving, let someone know your destination, route, and expected time of arrival.If your car gets stuck, it’ll be easier to find you.If you lose feeling and color in your nose, ears, hands, or feet, cover the exposed area, avoid rubbing your skin, and seek medical help immediately.You may have frostbite.When shoveling snow, take breaks and lift lighter loads.Working too hard can lead to heart attacks.Stay dry.Wet clothes make you lose body heat, increasing your risk of hypothermia.
Warning
Watch
A winter weather event including 1) snow, ice, or sleet meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria; or 2) a combination of snow, ice, or sleet and blowing snow with at least one of the precipitation elements meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria.
end quote from:
https://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=94274984770a1ee6&hl=en&gl=US&source=wweather
In other words you can expect to see snow tonight anywhere north of about Dunsmuir according to this warning
on Interstate 5.
In other words you can expect to see snow tonight anywhere north of about Dunsmuir according to this warning
on Interstate 5.
