* 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...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...Minor flooding is possible for the Susan River, small
creeks and streams, and on or near recent burn scars. This does
not include the Middle Fork of the Feather or the Pit River in
Lassen County.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast California, including the following
counties, Lassen, Plumas and Sierra.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible along low lying areas near the
Susan River in and downstream of Susanville, as well as near other
creeks, streams, urban areas. Rock and debris may cover roads
especially near or below recent burn areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 112 PM PST, Rounds of high elevation snow and heavy rain
are forecast today through Saturday morning before
transitioning to snow.
- Total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected over the
area. The Susan River has been slow to rise as of Thursday
afternoon, but additional rainfall may result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eagle Lake, Termo, Herlong, Beckwourth, Doyle, Blairsden,
Plumas Eureka State Park, Graeagle, Chilcoot, Bieber,
Sierraville, Nubieber, Stampede Reservoir, Verdi, Susanville,
Standish, Janesville, Aspen Grove Campground, Antelope Lake
and Spaulding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
For river forecast updates, visit cnrfc.noaa.gov

Sand bagging maybe required to protect low lying property along the
Susan River and small creeks and streams.

Be aware of you surroundings, don't drive on flooded roads.

* 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.