* WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning today: Heavy snow. Snow
accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above 7,000 feet and up to 3
feet at the highest peaks. 2 to 6 inches below 7,000 feet.
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge wind
gusts will reach up to 125 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch
Sunday-Tuesday: Heavy snow with 3-8 inches below 7000 feet and 1
to 3 feet above 7000 feet.
* WHERE…Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties.
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM PST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday
night through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday
morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage
to trees and power lines.