Public Safety
Winter Weather Advisory for Sierra Nevada Counties Sat. 8 a.m.–Sun. 7 a.m.
The NWS Sacramento issued a winter weather advisory Thursday at 11:13 a.m. for Sierra Nevada regions above 5,000 feet across multiple Northern California counties, valid from Saturday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 7 a.m. Snow accumulations of up to 8 inches are expected above 7,000 feet, with up to 12 inches at the highest peaks and minor accumulations down to 6,000 feet. The advisory covers Interstate 80 in Sierra-Nevada-Placer counties, Highway 50 in El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine counties, and Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine areas. NWS urges drivers to slow down for slippery roads and watch for icy surfaces on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.