* WHAT...Snow is expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow
accumulations 6 to 12 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest
peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 2 inch possible down to
5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50,
Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108, Southern Cascades
above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause
downed tree branches, localized power outages, and reduced
visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500 to 7500 feet Today, dropping
to 5500 to 6000 feet Saturday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected
this afternoon through the overnight hours. Snowfall rates of 1 to
2 inches per hour, with locally up to 3 inches per hour in
convective bands. Light flurries to 2 inches possible down to 5000
feet with higher accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. Lull in
activity Saturday afternoon through Sunday, followed by additional
snow Sunday night through Monday.

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000
feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to
20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to
90 mph over ridges and gusts of 45 to 55 mph for Truckee and Lake
Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra
cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong
winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous
conditions for small watercraft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this
system late this afternoon into the evening with snow levels
falling to as low as 5500 feet.

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.