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Location: Alta, CA
Elevation: 3920ft
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 1:38 AM Dec. 31, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations are uncertain at this
time but may range from 1 to 3 feet above 5500 feet. Locally
higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Winds could gust
as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road
closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and
heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations remain above pass level
through Friday afternoon, then drop to 5500 to 6500 feet late
Friday night into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

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