Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Reno have issued an Urgent Weather Message for Lassen, Mono, eastern Plumas and eastern Sierra counties.
The Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening with heavy snow expected in the higher elevations.
Snow accumulations of up to 3 feet are forecast near the Sierra crest with up to 18 inches in the Sierra communities.
Winds will be gusting as high as 70mph.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines as well as blowing snow that could cause near whiteout conditions.
