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WWUS46 KSTO 302003

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Sacramento CA

1203 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025



CAZ068-069-310415-

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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra

Nevada-

Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon

1203 PM PST Tue Dec 30 2025



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY 

MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations are uncertain at this 

  time but may range from 1 to 3 feet above 5500 feet. Locally 

  higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Winds could gust 

  as high as 45 mph.



* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas 

  County/Lassen Park Counties.



* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.



* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road 

  closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and 

  heavy snow.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations remain above pass level 

  through Friday afternoon, then drop to 5500 to 6500 feet late 

  Friday night into Saturday.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at 

quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.



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