Northern California braces for snow storm with Blizzard Warnings in effect. Here’s the forecast.

Thursday evening forecast: February 29, 2024 Thursday evening forecast: February 29, 2024 03:23
SACRAMENTO — A severe winter storm has begun bringing copious amounts of snow to the Sierra Nevada in Northern California this week through the weekend. Extremely dangerous mountain travel is expected, with long stretches of roadway becoming impassible with blizzard conditions.
First Alert Action Days:
Thursday – Saturday
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Blizzard Warnings are in effect for the Sierra and Foothills from Thursday morning to Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow falling Thursday night to Friday afternoon and again Friday night.
Heavy snow and strong winds will combine to result in white-out conditions and extended power outages, especially above 3,000 ft. This will be the coldest and snowiest storm of the season so far.
For those living in the Sierra, be sure to have your emergency supplies before the storm begins. Check your smoke detectors and CO detectors to be sure they are functioning. During the storm, be sure all exhaust vents around your home are clear from debris and snow.
Storm Summary:
Blizzard conditions; zero visibility, strong winds and extremely heavy snow
Snowfall rates will approach 2-4 inches per hour
Strong to damaging wind gusts to 60-80 mph are expected over the mountains. Over 100 MPH gusts will be possible over mountain ridgetops.
Heavy snow and strong winds will result in white-out conditions. We could see mountain closures at ski resorts.
Snowfall totals are projected between 5-12 feet for elevations above 5,000 ft.
Mountain travel will become extremely dangerous to impossible, especially on Friday.
Storm timing
Once this storm moves in, rain and snow will spread southward through the day Thursday.
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly in the Sierra. The snow will quickly become heavy with snowfall rates ranging between 1-3