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Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph

Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Snowfall Expected in Pollock Pines and Higher Elevations

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
January 1, 2024
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Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph

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Pollock Pines, CA – January 1, 2024

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect: January 2, 10:00 PM PST to January 4, 04:00 AM PST

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Prepare for a wintry blast as a Winter Weather Advisory takes effect in the Pollock Pines area from January 2, 10:00 PM PST until January 4, 04:00 AM PST. The latest forecast reveals an uptick in snowfall totals for the upcoming storm on Tuesday and Wednesday, heightening concerns for hazardous conditions.

Snowfall Projections:

  • Snow levels are expected to initiate around 5000 ft on Tuesday, descending to approximately 4000 ft by Wednesday.
  • Anticipate 8 to 12 inches of snow in areas above 5000 ft, with the potential for up to 18 inches over the highest peaks.

Extended Forecast for Pollock Pines (Elevation: 4613.0 ft):

Tuesday:

  • Showers likely after 5pm.
  • Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
  • East-southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming south-southwest in the afternoon.
  • Chance of precipitation: 60%.
  • New precipitation amounts: less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night:

  • Rain showers before 2am, transitioning to rain and snow showers.
  • Low around 33.
  • South-southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, gusting up to 22 mph.
  • Chance of precipitation: 100%.
  • Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday:

  • Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm.
  • Chance of precipitation: 90%.
  • Patchy fog before 9am.
  • High near 37.
  • South-southeast wind around 7 mph.
  • Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night:

  • A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, followed by a slight chance of snow showers.
  • Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
  • East wind 3 to 5 mph.
  • Chance of precipitation: 40%.
  • Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday:

  • Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Thursday Night:

  • Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Friday:

  • A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.
  • Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Friday Night:

  • A chance of rain showers before 2am, transitioning to rain and snow showers likely.
  • Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday:

  • Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 2pm.
  • Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night:

  • Snow showers persisting.
  • Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday:

  • A chance of snow showers.
  • Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night:

  • A slight chance of snow showers.
  • Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Monday:

  • Sunny, with a high near 40.

Stay informed and exercise caution as adverse weather conditions may impact travel and outdoor activities. Ensure preparedness for potential disruptions caused by snow accumulation and icy conditions.

Source: National Weather Service
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. - Chairman of El Dorado County Charter Review Committee, Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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