Brr! Wintery Weather Predicted for Mountain Passes
The National Weather Service in Eureka is warning of potential impacts to Hwy 3, Hwy 36, Hwy 199, and Hwy 299 as well as I-5.Press release from Caltrans:
The National Weather Service is forecasting more significant winter weather for the Northern California area, starting Tuesday and lasting through the holiday weekend, with multiple rounds of rain, wind, and heavy mountain snow. Lower elevation snow is also a possibility during this time, as snow levels are forecasted to continue to drop throughout the week and into the weekend/early next week. Motorists should plan for chain controls in higher elevations and are advised to check weather and roadway conditions prior to and during breaks in travel.Higher elevation travel is extremely discouraged during this upcoming winter weather pattern. Motorists who must travel into higher elevations must carry chains, be prepared for winter driving conditions, expect delays and possible closures, and follow instructions of Caltrans personnel and law enforcement. Motorists who do not comply with chain controls endanger their own safety and the safety of other motorists around them, along with jeopardizing our vital maintenance operations. Truck and/or vehicle screening is anticipated for northbound Interstate 5 traffic at Fawndale Road, approximately ten miles north of Redding, prior to or during the storms. Motorists are also reminded to be cognizant when traveling in recent burn scar areas as significant rain is also expected at lower elevations during this weather pattern.For more information, please contact the District 2 Public Information Office during business hours at (530) 225-3426 or via email. 24/7 updated highway conditions are available via QuickMap (also available by free app for smartphones), One-Stop-Shop (Western U.S.), or through the Caltrans Highway Information Network by calling 1-800-427-7623. Motorists can also follow Caltrans District 2 on our Twitter and Facebook pages for important traffic updates.Other helpful resources include:
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Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Or mudmess depending on your elevation.
The Tahoe Open Snow page is predicting up to 12-14 feet through the 10 day forecast of snow in Tahoe. NOAA has my place predicted at 5 feet through Monday when the 6 day forecast ends, with storms continuing next week. For those of us who have been through real winters in the hills, this could be a doozy! Our neighbors are getting the plows and dozers ready. We’ll see what happens but prepared for the worst. On a fantasy projection, 5-10 feet of snow through New Years, then a heavy warm storm is what would create conditions like the 64’ floods. Of note, I am at 3600 ft
Elevation with a 4,000 foot private road pass. Also very amateur weather geek.
Haven’t seen that since 97/98?
Good times 20 something years ago
Yep, that was an incredible snowboard/ski season!
Bring it on.
That’s what I was reminded of too🤙
The later week into New Years storm may miss us, but still hit Tahoe. It’s fantasy range for forecasting but one way or another the California mountains are going to get an impressive amount of snow.
Reminder if you get stuck some tow contractors will tow your vehicle but not you if you’re un vaxxed.
Might want to check before you head out.
Auto Club may have towing restrictions if you’re stuck in snow without having chains. Best to check.