* WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 15 inches at the highest
peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 5500 feet, including Highway 50 and
Interstate 80.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery and snow-covered road conditions.
Mountain travel delays and chain controls will be possible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels around 5500 to 6500 feet Friday
morning, lowering to around 4500 to 5500 feet in the afternoon.
Snow rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour. Heaviest snow rates
for Interstate 80 and Highway 50 corridors will be in the
afternoon and early evening hours.