LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a wind advisory for Lake County due to a cold storm that's moving over California this week.
The biggest impact of this week's storm will be strong north winds that peak on Tuesday, according to forecasters.
The advisory period is from 6 a.m. Tuesday to noon on Wednesday.
It warns of winds from the northeast between 15 and 30 miles per hour, with gusts ranging between 40 and 50 miles per hour.
Forecasters predict the strongest winds will occur during the day Tuesday and into Tuesday evening.
The winds are expected to create difficult driving conditions with possible tree damage and power outages.
Trees remain drought-stressed and may be more susceptible to being toppled than normal and drivers are urged to use particular caution.
The forecast calls for breezy winds to continue into New Year's Eve on Wednesday.
Some showers may occur across the region, with forecasters predicting a few inches of snow accumulation possible for the Sierra and a few flurries into the foothills.
For information about Lake County road conditions, visit the Lake County Department of Public Works at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Public_Works/Roads.htm or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lakecountydpw/ .
Pacific Gas & Electric cautions residents that if you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and keep yourself and others away.
Call 911 immediately to report the location of the downed line then 1-800-743-5002, PG&E's 24-Hour Emergency and Customer Service Line.
During and after a storm, keep away from flooded areas and downed trees, as these areas could be hiding an energized power line.
For additional storm, power outage and power line safety information, visit http://www.pge.com/en/safety/naturaldisaster/stormsoutagessafety/index.page .