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Weather Bulletin: Much Colder Storm Hits This Afternoon

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Reno have issued a Winter Storm Watch, in effect beginning this afternoon, warning that even valley floors could possibly see heavy snow before Wednesday morning.

Here in Lassen County, along with eastern Plumas and eastern Sierra counties, forecasters expect heavy snow with accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7,000 feet and 1 to 6 inches below 7,000 feet.

Winds will be gusting as high as 90mph along the highest peaks and 50mph here in the lower valleys.

Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet above 8,000 feet and up to 5 inches below 8,000 feet are expected.

Winds gusting as high as 100 mph along the Sierra Crest.

Between Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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