NOAA: “First Major Snow Event of the Season” for California Today/Tomorrow

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for California. It is in effect from 11pm pst today – 11am pst Friday. A cold front is expected to move in, which will turn rain to snow and rapidly drop snow levels.

3-6″ of snow above 6500ft Tonight – Friday Morning.

Snow levels are going to start out relatively high tonight, but they are expected to drop to 5500-5000ft by Friday Morning.

Additional Storm Info:

CA: 3-6″ of Snow Above 6500ft Tonight – Friday Morning

* Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches
  are expected above 6500 feet.
- NOAA Sacramento, CA

CA Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
442 AM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017

...Early Season Snow and Gusty Winds...

.A cool weather system will bring early season snow to the
Northern Sierra this evening through Friday morning. Snow levels
are expected to begin high Thursday evening then drop rapidly to
around 5000 to 5500 feet by Friday morning. There could be 3 to 6
inches of snow along Interstate 80 above 6500 feet...impacting
areas near Donner pass. Motorists traveling over mountain passes
should be prepared for slick roads. Winds gusting to 65 mph over
mountain ridges could cause problems for high profile vehicles and
when combined with snow could bring poor visibility.

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong, gusty
 winds may impact driving and visibility. Total snow
 accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches are expected above 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
 Northern Sierra Nevada County.

* WHEN...11 PM Thursday to 11 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
 times.