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ALT Snow forecast. Map on the left shows snow amounts for mountain locations across interior northern California. Snow amounts generally range from 5 to 10+ feet above 5000 feet, 1-3 feet between 3000-5000 feet. Impacts: extreme. Dangerous travel with excessive delays. Significant reduction in visibility with whiteout conditions at times. Chain controls and possible road closures. Snow levels: 4500’ to 5500’ on Thursday, 2000’ to 4000’ on Friday, 1500’ to 3000’ by Saturday, and 1000’ to 1500’ by Sunday morning. Timing: Thursday, February 29, 2024 – Sunday, March 3, 2024
![Blizzard conditions. Timing: Thursday Feb 29 – Early Sunday Mar 3 Blizzard conditions Friday - Saturday AM. A map shows the area of a blizzard warning for [update following with specific advisory location] the mountains of Western Plumas County and Sierra Nevada above 4,000 feet. Forecast: 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet. 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet. Lighter accumulations down to 2000 feet. Wind gusts up to 65 mph. Impacts: Extremely difficult to impossible travel, white out conditions, & near zero visibility. Excessive travel delays & chain controls. Road closures likely. Downed trees, tree branches and extended power outages. Travel is HIGHLY discouraged.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHcV4gyaQAE38dz.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Blizzard conditions. Timing: Thursday Feb 29 – Early Sunday Mar 3 Blizzard conditions Friday - Saturday AM. A map shows the area of a blizzard warning for [update following with specific advisory location] the mountains of Western Plumas County and Sierra Nevada above 4,000 feet. Forecast: 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet. 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet. Lighter accumulations down to 2000 feet. Wind gusts up to 65 mph. Impacts: Extremely difficult to impossible travel, white out conditions, & near zero visibility. Excessive travel delays & chain controls. Road closures likely. Downed trees, tree branches and extended power outages. Travel is HIGHLY discouraged.
ALT Valid February 29-March 3, 2024. Extremely difficult to impossible mountain travel. Blizzard conditions Friday-Saturday AM. Best travel window: Before 4AM Thursday or after Sunday AM. Road conditions: quickmap.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427-7623
ALT Storm timeline for Feb. 29- Mar. 4, 2024. Thursday Impact: major. Moderate AM rain/snow north of I-80. Moderate to heavy PM rain/snow and strong winds, gusting 30 to 50 mph locally to 60+ mph over the Sierra. Snow levels 4500 to 5500 feet. Friday Impact: Extreme. Moderate to heavy rain, heavy to extremely heavy snow, and strong winds, gusting 30 to 50 mph, locally to 60+ mph over the Sierra. Snow levels 2000-4000 feet. Saturday impact: major. Moderate to heavy rain/snow and gusty winds. Snow levels 1000 to 2500 feet. Sunday impact: minor. Moderate AM rain/snow. Lingering PM mountain snow showers. Snow levels ~1000 to 1500 feet. Valley morning lows in the low to mid 30s. Frost possible. Monday impact: minor. Dry and cooler. Valley morning low temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Frost possible.
ALT Alt Text: Extremely Heavy Snow. Timing: Coastal Range: 10 PM Wednesday Feb 28 – 10 AM Sunday Mar 3, 2024. Sierra: 4AM Thursday Feb 29 – 10 AM Sunday Mar 3, 2024. 5 to 12 feet above 5000 feet. 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet. Lighter accumulations down to 2000 feet. Wind gusts up to 60 mph. Impacts: Near to impossible travel. White out conditions. Excessive travel delays likely. Chain controls likely. Road closures possible. Travel is highly discouraged.
ALT Prepare for low elevation snow. Prepare your home. Make your home winter ready. Buy needed supplies before the storm arrives. Have a plan in place in case of power outages or are unable to leave your home. Prepare your vehicle. Winterize your vehicle. Check tires, wiper blades, fluids, & lights. Carry chains. Pack an emergency supply kit with cold weather gear, first aid supplies, food, water, & flashlights. Have a plan. Before weather threatens, be sure to have a communications plan, change travel plans & prepare for the impacts to your routine. Monitor the forecast. Stay up to date with the latest forecast information as the storm approaches. Monitor your favorite source for weather information. Find more information at the website ready.gov/winter-weather
ALT Rain forecast. Map on the left shows precipitation amounts for interior northern California. Amounts range from 0.25 to 1.00 inches in the Valley and from 0.50 to 2 inches across foothills and mountains. Impacts: minor. Slick roadways and longer than normal commute. Snow levels: 5000’-6000’. Timing: Wednesday, February 14 – Thursday, February 15, 2024.
ALT Snow forecast. Map on the left shows snow amounts for mountain locations across interior northern California. Snow amounts generally range from 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, up to15-18 inches over peaks. Impacts: moderate. Mountain travel delays and slick roads, and chain controls possible. Snow levels: 5000’ to 6000’. Timing: Wednesday, February 14 – Thursday, February 15, 2024
ALT Heavy Snow. Map of Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories. Wednesday PM Feb 14 - Thursday PM Feb 15, 2024. Forecast 6-12 inches of snow between 5000-6000 feet. 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph. Heaviest Wednesday evening through early Thursday. Impacts Difficult travel conditions, travel delays, chain controls, road closures possible, travel is discouraged.
