Winter weather advisory this weekend
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory through this Sunday morning at 4 a.m. in Plumas, Lassen and Sierra counties.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. Snow levels are expected to begin around 4,000 to 5,000 feet in western Plumas County and Lassen Park.
In eastern Plumas and Sierra counties, as well as Lassen County, mountains and foothill areas above 5,000-5,500 feet can expect periods of snow starting pre-dawn Saturday lasting through Saturday afternoon. Peak snowfall rates will be Saturday morning. Significant travel impacts are possible with delays and chain controls likely. Road conditions may improve some Saturday afternoon if snow intensities lessen enough.
Residents are advised to check with Caltrans before traveling by calling 530-255-3452 or 800-427-7623 or check the Caltrans website. You also can simply click the button on our home page labeled Caltrans traffic cameras for the latest information.
