EVENT: Winter Storm Warning
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 02-19-26 @ 12:20 pm
EXPIRES: 02-19-26 @ 10:00 pm
* WHAT...Additional heavy snow accumulation amounts range from up to
6 inches above 2000 to 3000 feet, and up to 1 foot above 4000
feet. Southwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, West Slope Northern
Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with
chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a
combination of wind and heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain around 1500-2500 feet
today in the Sierra and southern Cascades today.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

EVENT: Cold Weather Advisory
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
ONSET: 02-20-26 @ 12:00 am
EXPIRES: 02-20-26 @ 09:00 am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the single digits to teens in
the mountains with 20s to around 30 degrees in the foothills.

* WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Motherlode,
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County,
Northeast Foothills, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County,
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. This will especially impact
those without power from the storm.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

If using a generator, please exercise safety.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.