Weather Alerts for Butte CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| BUTTE COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Western Plumas County/Lassen Park - West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/10 12:38pm | Updated: Tue, 2/10 5:57pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 2/11 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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* WHAT...Moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up 12-18 inches to over higher peaks. 1 to 3 inches of snow down to around 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 6000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be very difficult this evening into Wednesday morning. Plan for travel delays and chain controls. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected this evening into Wednesday morning. Snow levels 6000 to 7000 feet today, falling to around 5500 feet Wednesday. Information: Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could make travel difficult with delays and chain controls. |
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| BUTTE COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/10 1:18pm | Updated: Tue, 2/10 5:57pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 2/11 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches above 5000 feet west of Highway 395, with up to 10 inches along the highest peaks. Trace to 2 inches above 5000 feet east of Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute as well as the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15% chance for lightning through this evening. Information: Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. |
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