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Winter weather returns this evening with a Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service and a series of storms predicted to impact us throughout the week.
The NWS just issued this statement as of 10:18p.m.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* Timing: snow will reach western Lassen County Tuesday evening… then increase and spread south to Sierra County Tuesday night. Snow will decrease by Wednesday afternoon.
* Snow accumulations: a foot or more west of Highway 395 with up to 4 inches along and east of Highway 395.
* Winds: southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts to 60 mph or more may affect Highway 395.
* Snow levels: 4500 feet or lower.
* Impacts: snow and wind may produce dangerous driving conditions along highways 36… 44… 89 and 395. Near zero visibility is possible over the higher passes late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
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 up to the minute weather conditions click here and visit LassenWeatherNetwork.com
 
