Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties Through Wednesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and high winds to the Sierra region, with accumulations up to two feet in high elevations and travel impacts through Wednesday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Reno NV
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra regions. The alert is effective from 10:00 PM PST Sunday, February 15, through 10:00 PM PST Wednesday, February 18.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties. Specific locations impacted include Susanville, Janesville, Standish, and Doyle. The alert highlights significant hazards along major transit corridors, specifically Highway 395 and Highway 89.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and strong winds are anticipated throughout the warning period:
- Snow Accumulations: Areas west of Highway 395 can expect 6 to 12 inches of snow. High elevation locations west of Highway 89 may see totals up to 2 feet. Valley locations along and east of US-395, including Susanville, are forecast to receive 2 to 6 inches.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to range between 35 and 45 mph. Wind-prone locations along US-395 could see gusts as high as 65 mph.
- Elevation Details: Precipitation will initially begin as rain for elevations below 5,000 feet before transitioning to snow on Monday afternoon and evening for all elevations.
Timeline
The hazardous weather onset is expected at 10:00 PM PST on Sunday, February 15. The warning remains in effect until 10:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact both morning and evening commutes throughout the duration of the storm.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult to impossible during this weather event. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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