Update: Snow Forecast For the Mountains
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada, until 10 PM this evening (Wednesday).
Heavy snow is expected.
The snow levels currently range between 3,500 to 4,000 feet, which will rise to 5,000 to 6,000 feet later today.
Total snow accumulations above the 3,500 foot elevation will range from five to ten inches. The total snow accumulations above 4,500 feet will range from ten inches to four feet. The higher you go, the more the snow.
Winds could gust as high as fifty-five mph. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Slick travel conditions expected, with snow covered roads and chain controls likely.
