Crescent Mills

Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 1:34AM PDT until May 5 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches mainly above 5000 feet. Up to 18 inches or more of snow accumulation at the highest elevations. 2 to 6 inches of snow down to around 4000 feet. Winds gusting from 30 to 50 mph out of the southwest. * WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult from snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. Chain controls are likely this afternoon and evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4000 to 5000 feet this afternoon, lowering to around 3000 feet early Sunday morning. Snowfall rates of around 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible from 10 AM to 10 PM today which will lead to reduced visibilities and snow covered roads. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.