The National Weather Service office in Reno has issued a Special Weather Statement warning residents to prepare for a rare freezing-rain event Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
According to forecasters an area of low pressure will bring cold air into the region tonight and Wednesday as an atmospheric river approaches northern California.
By Wednesday night and Thursday the clash of cold air trapped in valleys along with warming above 5,500 to 6,000 feet from the atmospheric river could lead to a short period of freezing rain late Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
If freezing rain occurs, a light coating of black ice could create very difficult travel conditions across portions of the eastern Sierra and western Nevada Thursday morning. A light coating of ice may also accumulate on sidewalks, tree limbs and powerlines.
Freezing rain can be easily mistaken for rain, as the rain may not freeze until it contacts a cold surface. Those with travel plans are urged to maintain an increased awareness while driving Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
For more information you can always find current conditions at LassenWeatherNetwork.com.
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