Winter Weather Warnings Issued For Five States Over 'Hazardous' Snowfall

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued snow warnings in five states over the coming days. They are California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Here's what it is saying:

Utah

Warnings have been issued for parts of the Wasatch Mountains, as well as Mantua, Brighton, Alta, and Logan summit. Snowfall of between four and 10 inches is forecast for the upper Cottonwoods.

Driving conditions are expected to be hazardous on most mountain routes. The Tuesday morning commute along I-80 through Parleys Canyon will also be impacted, the NWS said.

The advice is to slow down and use caution while traveling.

The warning period is from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12.

For information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://udottraffic.utah.gov

A line of vehicles battle snow and poor visibility as they drive westbound along U.S. Highway 24 between Peyton and Falcon, Colorado, on Friday November 8, 2024. Weather warnings have been issued across five states... Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP

Washington

Warnings of snow at elevations of 4,000 feet and above have been issued for Western Okanogan County, as well as the North Cascades west slopes and passes, including in Lyman, Concrete, and Hamilton.

Snowfall in these parts and elsewhere may reach up to eight inches, with wind gusts reaching up to 35 miles per hour. Additional snow accumulation may reach up to 16 inches, the NWS said.

The NWS asked people to be prepared for hazardous travel conditions across Washington Pass, SR20 and within the backcountry.

It advised slowing down and using caution while traveling and preparing for possible power outages.

The warning period remains in effect until 1 p.m. PST Tuesday.

For latest travel information in Washington go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

Oregon

Snow-affected areas are the southern Oregon Cascade-Siskiyou Mountains, mainly north of Highway 140, including Crater Lake, and Highways 62, 230, 138 and 58, the NWS said. Also affected are Crescent Lake, Siskiyou Summit, Howard Prairie, and Diamond Lake.

Snowfall of between eight and 16 inches is expected above 5,000 feet, according to the NWS. Wind gusts may reach 50 miles per hour over exposed locations.

Travel may be very difficult, the NWS warned. The hazardous driving conditions and low visibility may impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches.

The advice is to slow down and use caution while traveling.

The warning period remains in effect until 10 a.m. PST Tuesday.

Call 511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information, the NWS advised.

California

Snow is expected in elevations above 6,500 feet in West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties, as well as in Blue Canyon, Quincy, and Chester, the NWS said.

Total snow accumulation may reach between two and eight inches, it said, and wind gusts may reach 45 miles per hour.

Expect slippery road conditions, the NWS warned. Snow covered roads, chain controls and travel delays are possible, it said, and the hazardous conditions may impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

A slower, potentially stronger system is expected mid to late week, the NWS forecast.

The warning period remains from Monday 10 a.m. until midnight PST.

Check the latest road conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 511, the NWS advised.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov/sto/

Nevada

Warnings have been issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe area and the Nevada/California border, including in Markleeville, Truckee, Tahoe City, Glenbrook, Stateline, Incline Village, and South Lake Tahoe, the NWS said.

Snow is expected above 6,500 feet, reaching between two and six inches. Wind gusts may reach 45 miles per hour. Light snow accumulation up to two inches is
possible down to lake level along and west of Highway 89, the NWS said.

It warned to expect slippery road conditions for the afternoon and evening commute across area passes, including Donner, Echo, Ebbetts, Carson and Mt Rose. Strong gusty winds and snow will reduce visibility to less than a half mile at times, according to the NWS.

It advised slowing down and using caution while traveling.

The warning period is from noon Monday to 10 p.m. PST this evening.