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Updated:October 13, 2025 2:46 pm PDT

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Placer County

Effective: Mon, 10/13 1:22pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: October 13, 2025 2:46 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 10/14 4:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches along the I-80 and Highway 50 corridors. 1-2 feet of
snow south of Highway 50.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan for slippery road conditions. Hazardous road
conditions are expected to impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be 5500 to 6500 feet, with
heaviest snow accumulation expected late tonight into Tuesday.
Snow accumulations may be affected by diurnal trends and sun angle.

Information:
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY  
Placer County

Effective: Mon, 10/13 1:39pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: October 13, 2025 2:46 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 10/14 3:15pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to 3 inches
of snow accumulation at lake level. Ridge winds gusting up to 60
mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially through mountain
passes such as Donner Pass, Echo Summit, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts
Pass. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and
evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday morning
through late afternoon with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour
at times.

Information:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Do not attempt travel on
high elevation roads if they are closed. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.