* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to
2 feet, with local amounts up to 3 feet possible near the Mount
Shasta Ski area. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE…South central Siskiyou County. This includes Dunsmuir,
McCloud, Mount Shasta City as well as Interstate 5 and Highway 89.
* WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds
could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are
likely Friday night into Saturday, with a 20-30% chance of 2 inch
per hour rates.