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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1013 AM PDT Tue Mar 31 2026

CAZ069-012000-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0003.260401T1200Z-260402T1500Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Blue Canyon
1013 AM PDT Tue Mar 31 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM PDT
THURSDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET..

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Total snow accumulations 5 to 12
  inches near the crest, including Donner Pass. Locally higher
  accumulations over peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County above 6000 feet.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will initially be at 6500-7000
  feet, before lowering to 6000-6500 feet Wednesday evening.

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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