There is a Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Wednesday through Thursday evening.
NWS Forecasters are expecting snow to push across northeast California Wednesday night with heavy snowfall by early Thursday morning. Snow will decrease by Thursday evening with snow showers lingering through Friday.
Here in northeastern California snow accumulations from 6 to 12 inches are predicted above 5000 feet west of Highway 395 with up to 6 inches elsewhere.
Strong winds are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Ridge gusts up to 90 mph. Damage to trees is possible.
Snow levels will start out at 7500 feet Wednesday night, then fall to below 5000 feet by early Thursday afternoon.
Snow and blowing snow with whiteout conditions and icy roads will affect highways 36, 44, 49, 70, 89 and 395. Significant delays and dangerous winter weather conditions are
possible for back country activities.
There is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may create hazardous winter driving conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts at weather.Gov/Reno or listen to NOAA Weather Radio.
For more information you can always find current conditions at LassenWeatherNetwork.com.
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