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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
149 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

CAZ068-069-310000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0009.250331T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
149 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations 1 to 4 feet possible, locally up to 5 feet over
  peaks. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
  commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected Monday, with
  snowfall rates up to 2 inches an hour. Snow levels fall to around
  3000 feet by early Tuesday. Light snowfall accumulations of 1 to 6
  inches are possible down to 3000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with
you and anything else that would help you survive in case you become
stranded.

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