* 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5500 feet. Total
snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet and up to 5 feet along higher
peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday
morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to
trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels Friday afternoon around 6000-7000
feet, lowering to around 4500-5500 feet over the weekend, before
increasing to around 5000-6000 feet early next week. A brief break
in snowfall expected from late Saturday afternoon into Sunday
morning with lighter snow showers.

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge
wind gusts will reach up to 125 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase
which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand,
flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a
power outage.

* 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.