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Winter Storm Warning for Elevations over 2000 ft – Urgent Update

Snow Levels: 2,000 to 3,000 feet on Saturday, dropping as low as 1,000 feet on Sunday morning

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
January 5, 2024
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Winter Storm Warning for Elevations over 2000 ft – Urgent Update

Snow Levels on Hwy 50 Jan 5-6

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????️ National Weather Service El Dorado County CA – January 5, 2024 ????️

Alert: WINTER STORM WARNING in effect from 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.

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Locations: Highway 50 over Echo Summit and Highway 88 over Carson Pass.

What to Expect:

  • Snowfall: Heavy snow with total accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, possibly more on high peaks.
  • Winds: Gusting up to 55 mph, contributing to challenging travel conditions.
  • Impacts: Travel may become extremely difficult, with delays, chain controls, and snow-covered roads. Poor visibility, with near-whiteout conditions at times. Gusty winds could lead to falling tree branches.

Timeline:

  • Start: 4 AM Saturday
  • End: 4 AM PST Sunday

Additional Details:

  • Snow Levels: 2,000 to 3,000 feet on Saturday, dropping as low as 1,000 feet on Sunday morning.
  • Snow Rates: Up to 2 inches per hour. Elevations below 2,000 feet may see minimal accumulation.
  • Caution: Hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel plans.

Precautions:

  • If you must travel, carry extra supplies in your vehicle: flashlight, food, and water.
  • Stay updated on road conditions: Call 800-427-7623 (ROAD) or check quickmap.dot.ca.gov before traveling.

Pollock Pines Extended Forecast – Elev: 4613.0ft

Detailed Forecast:

Tonight

  • Increasing clouds, low around 32.
  • East-southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday

  • Snow showers after 10 am, heavy at times.
  • High near 38. South-southwest wind 12 to 17 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.
  • Precipitation chance: 100%. New snow accumulation: 1 to 3 inches.

Saturday Night

  • Snow showers before 10 pm, low around 20.
  • Southwest wind becoming east-northeast after midnight.
  • Precipitation chance: 90%. New snow accumulation: around an inch.

Sunday

  • Widespread frost before 3 pm, increasing clouds.
  • High near 37. East-northeast wind 7 mph, becoming north-northwest.

Sunday Night

  • Widespread frost, mostly clear, low around 24.
  • East-northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday

  • Areas of frost after 5 pm, mostly sunny, high near 40.

Monday Night

  • Widespread frost before midnight, then after 2 am.
  • Partly cloudy, low around 29.

Tuesday

  • Chance of showers after 10 am, partly sunny, high near 40.

Tuesday Night

  • Chance of rain and snow showers before 10 pm, mostly cloudy, low around 30.

Wednesday

  • Snow showers likely after 10 am, partly sunny, high near 34.

Wednesday Night

  • Snow showers likely, mostly cloudy, low around 24.

Thursday

  • Chance of snow showers, partly sunny, high near 34.

Thursday Night

  • Chance of heavy snow showers, mostly cloudy, low around 27.

Friday

  • Chance of heavy snow showers, partly sunny, high near 36.
Source: NOAA
Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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