... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PST
Monday above 3000 feet...
A Winter Weather Advisory above 3000 feet remains in effect until
4 PM PST Monday.
* Snow accumulations: snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
above 4000 feet and 6 to 12 inches above 5500 feet.
* Elevation: snow levels near 4000 feet dropping to 2500 to 3000
feet Monday morning. Snow accumulation of 3 to 4 inches is
possible around 3500 feet... with lessor amounts down to around
2500 feet.
* Timing: snow will becoming heavier at times overnight into
Monday morning. Precipitation will become more showery Monday
afternoon.
* Locations include: Chester... Quincy... Lassen National Park...
Blue Canyon... Downieville... Interstate 80 from around Baxter
to Donner Summit... and higher elevations of highways 4...
36... 50... 70... 88... 89... 108.
* 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.
Emigrant Gap, CA
Current Conditions
28 °F
Snow
Updated — 11:55 AM PDT on June 10, 2011
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Blue Canyon
30 °F - Snow Freezing Fog -
Grass Valley
36 °F - Overcast -
Truckee-Tahoe
32 °F - Light Snow -
Auburn
43 °F - Overcast
Forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada (95715)
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Monday
Snow Showers
H 23° / L 20°
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Tuesday
Chance of Snow
H 29° / L 22°
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Wednesday
Chance of Snow
H 29° / L 25°
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Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 43° / L 29°
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Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 41° / L 29°
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Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the evening...then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 13 to 27 higher elevations...24 to 32 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 2 inches higher elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Over ridges...prevailing north winds 15 to 25 mph.
MondaySnow showers in the morning...then snow showers and rain showers in the afternoon. Colder. Highs 17 to 32 higher elevations...30 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches lower elevations...6 to 7 inches higher elevations. Snow level near 3000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph over ridges.
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...37 to 47 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Over ridges...gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening...then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations...25 to 34 lower elevations. Snow level around 3000 feet. Light winds becoming east up to 10 mph after midnight. Over ridges...prevailing north winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph after midnight.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and rain showers. Highs 27 to 42.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows 18 to 33.
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 40 to 55.
Thursday Night and FridayPartly cloudy. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 40 to 55.
Partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 40 to 55.
Friday Night and SaturdayMostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 23 to 38. Highs 37 to 52.