Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 3:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight
tonight to 4 PM PST Monday above 4000 feet...

A Winter Weather Advisory above 4000 feet remains in effect from
midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Monday for the west slopes of the
northern Sierra Nevada... western Plumas County and the Lassen
Volcanic National Park.

* Snow accumulations: snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
above 4000 feet and up to 10 inches above 5500 feet.

* Elevation: snow levels will begin around 4500 to 5500 feet this
evening and will drop to 3000 to 3500 feet Monday. Most snow
accumulation will be above 4000 feet.

* Timing: snow will begin to fall this evening and continue
through Monday. The heaviest snow will occur late tonight and
Monday morning.

* Locations include: Chester... Quincy... ... Interstate 80 over
Donner Pass... Highway 50 over Echo Summit... and Highway 88 over
Carson Pass.

* Impacts: travel delays possible as a result of hazardous driving
conditions. Chain controls will likely be needed for trans-
Sierra roadways.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.






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