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Updated:November 20, 2024 11:15 pm PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Wed, 11/20 9:20pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: November 20, 2024 11:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 11/21 4:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County - Western Plumas County/Lassen Park - West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, West Slope Northern
Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slick travel conditions expected, with snow covered
roads and chain controls likely. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 5000 to 6500 feet.

Information:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Wed, 11/20 7:23pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 20, 2024 11:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 11/21 4:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and
waves 2 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Information:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.