The National Weather Service is warning that heavy snow will fall on Lassen County this morning, tapering off this afternoon. We’ve gathered some resources to help keep you up to date all throughout the storm. All of the information on this page will be updated continuously.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow in effect till noon on Thursday.
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Here is the morning update from the National Weather Service…
Snow accumulations are predicted at 18 to 30 inches west of Highway 395 with 4 to 10 inches along and east of Highway 395.
Winds will be out of the southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph through this afternoon. Winds will become west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph tonight into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service snow and wind will produce dangerous driving conditions along highways 36… 44… 89 and 395. Near blizzard conditions are possible through 9:00a.m. this morning over the higher passes.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly during winter storms… slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Carry tire chains… food… water… blankets and a flashlight in your car in case of an emergency.
Live Traffic Cameras From CalTrans
SR36 at Fredonyer Summit
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US395 at Doyle
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SR44 at Bogard
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Junction SR36 and SR44
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Western US infrared image from NOAA’s Geostationary Satellite Server
For Road Conditions and Highway Information from the California Department of Transportation call 800.427.7263 or click here for Mountain Highway Conditions.
Chain Requirements:
R1: Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles.
R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
R3: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.
Chain Controls:
You must stop and put on chains when highway signs indicate chains are required. You can be cited by the California Highway Patrol and fined if you don’t. You will usually have about a mile between “Chains Required” signs and the checkpoint to install your chains.
Control areas can change rapidly from place to place because of changing weather and road conditions.
The speed limit when chains are required is 25 or 30 miles an hour.
When you put on chains, wait until you can pull completely off the roadway to the right. Do not stop in a traffic lane where you will endanger yourself and block traffic.