First Alert Motion Day: Blizzard situations within the Sierra, journey not suggested

We’re speaking snowfall totals of 5-12 ft for elevations above the 5,000′ stage for this storm in what could possibly be a high 5 snow producer.

Blizzard Warnings for the Sierra went into impact Thursday morning, with snow and excessive winds transferring in Thursday night time. Count on snowfall charges of 2-4 inches per hour mixed with damaging wind gusts of 60-80 mph – making for whiteout situations, particularly at elevations above 5,000′.

Journey over the Sierra can be subsequent to inconceivable on Friday. Anybody who ventures outdoors will danger turning into misplaced and disoriented in a whiteout, and anybody who should journey ought to pack a survival package of their automobile within the occasion of an emergency.

This won’t be a significant storm for the Sacramento Valley.