Winter Storm Warning – Heavy Snow in the Forecast This Weekend
The National Weather Service office in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 4:00p.m., Saturday to 4:00p.m., Sunday.
Forecasters are expecting snow will develop late Saturday afternoon with a period of heavy snow likely Saturday night. Snow showers will continue into Sunday afternoon.
Above 5,500 feet the NWS weather experts are looking for accumulations of up to 18 inches, with the highest amounts west of Highway 395.
Here in Susanville forecasters expect between 2 and 6 inches.
Sustained winds will be out of the southwest up to 25mph, with gusts reaching 50mph.
Snow levels will start out at around 5,000 feet Saturday afternoon before dropping to the valley floor by Saturday night.
Snow and gusty winds are likely to produce significant reductions to visibility and difficult travel, especially across Sierra passes, in addition to possible chain controls.
For more information you can always find current conditions at LassenWeatherNetwork.com.
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