LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Another powerful winter storm is incoming, with forecasters warning of the potential for rain and even snow.
The National Weather Service said the storm will impact northwest California from Thursday to Saturday.
Snow levels are forecast to begin above 3,000 feet but gradually drop through the storm event with snow levels below 1,000 feet by Saturday morning, the National Weather Service reported.
The specific Lake County forecast predicts rain will start on Wednesday and continue into Sunday, when there are chances of both rain and snow.
On Saturday morning, the forecast shows a chance of 30 to 50% for snow to fall as low as Clear Lake.
Daytime temperatures will be in the high 40s while conditions will fall into the 30s at night.
A winter storm watch is in effect for the northern third of Lake County, including the mountainous area north of Upper Lake.
That watch remains in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday.
Caltrans is reporting that the storm will create “near impossible travel conditions” in the mountains, particularly the Sierras, this week and weekend.
The agency urges motorists to avoid mountain travel if possible. If motorists must travel, Caltrans advises to pack extra supplies in the event of an emergency or if traffic is held for an extended period of time. Those supplies should include extra snacks, water, a blanket, and a flashlight. Motorists should also be prepared for road closures, chain controls, excessive delays, and reduced visibility.
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Major winter storm expected to bring rain, snow
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