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Updated:January 2, 2026 4:31 am PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Thu, 1/1 1:14pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 4:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 4:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Western Plumas County/Lassen Park - West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with 2 to 4 feet
above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds
gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening through
Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet Friday night into
Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon
into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 feet by early
Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.

Information:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Thu, 1/1 12:16pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 4:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 1:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
feet with 4 to 10 inches at lake level. Ridgetop winds gusting to
over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts of 40 mph and wave heights of 1
to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 12 AM PST Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel in and across the
Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Information:
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.