* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet
above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks.
Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet.
Wind gusts as high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and
weekend mountain travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass
levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft
tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday.
Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest
snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for
communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to
28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as
high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for
communities surrounding Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially
for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds
could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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.