Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Sierra Nevada and Shasta County 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 forecast to bring up to 8 feet of snow and 55 mph wind gusts to Northern California, creating dangerous travel conditions through Wednesday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sacramento CA
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 Northern California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Storm Warning for multiple regions in Northern California. The alert is effective starting Sunday night and is scheduled to remain in place until late Wednesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park: Including major travel corridors such as Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
- Shasta County: Northern Shasta County (including portions of Interstate 5), Shasta Lake Area, and Burney Basin/Eastern Shasta County.
- Foothills and Coastal Range: Northeast Foothills, the Motherlode, and the Mountains from Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be dangerous to near impossible during the peak of the storm. Residents and travelers should prepare for chain controls and potential road closures. Before traveling, check the latest road conditions via Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or by dialing 5-1-1. Low visibility due to blowing snow will make driving hazardous.
Expected Conditions
Significant snow accumulation and high winds are forecast for the region:
- Snow Accumulations: Up to 1 foot at elevations between 2,000 and 2,500 feet; 1 to 2 feet between 2,500 and 3,500 feet; and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations.
- Wind: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected.
- Snow Levels: Levels will start around 4,500–5,500 feet Sunday night through Monday, dropping to 2,500–3,500 feet by Monday night. By Tuesday and Wednesday, snow levels will fall to 1,500–2,500 feet, with the potential to reach as low as 1,000 feet in the Coastal Range and Shasta County areas.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10:00 PM PST Sunday, February 15, through 10:00 PM PST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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