NOAA: Significant Low Elevation Snowfall On Tap For California | 5-18″ Of Snow Above 4,000ft Tonight – Sunday Morning

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PINK= Winter Storm Warning. PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for California. They are in effect from 11:00pm this evening through 6:00am Sunday Morning. Significant low elevation snowfall is forecasted to impact the area.

5-18″ Of Snow Above 4,000ft Tonight – Sunday Morning.

7 day snowfall totals. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

Snow levels lowering to 1,500ft – 2,500ft across the northern mountains and coastal range and 3,000ft – 4,000ft in the Sierra by Saturday.

Additional Storm Info:

Mountain snow on tap this weekend. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA
Winter Storm Warning. Image: NOAA Sacramento, CA

California: 5-18″ Of Snow Above 4,000ft Tonight – Sunday Morning

* Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 18 inches 
  near the crest.
- NOAA Reno, NV
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

CA Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
345 AM PDT Fri Mar 23 2018

Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline,
and Incline Village

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to
  10 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches near the crest.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions,
  especially between 6 PM and 9 AM. Be prepared for reduced
  visibilities at times.
Squaw Valley, CA on 3/17/19. Image: Squaw Facebook Page

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