645 WWUS46 KSTO 242132 WSWSTO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 132 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 CAZ068-069-251400- /O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-241127T1200Z/ Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada- Including the cities of Blue Canyon, Quincy, and Chester 132 PM PST Sun Nov 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet and up to 3 feet along higher peaks. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads, chain controls and travel delays are likely which will result in very difficult travel at times above 5500 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief lull in snow continues through this afternoon. Periods of moderate to heavy snow return this evening through early Wednesday morning. Snow levels 4000-5000 feet today, increasing to 5000-6500 feet on Monday, then lowering 4000-5000 feet on Tuesday. 2 to 5 inches of snow possible down to around 5000 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. && $$ For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/ NR