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‘Major travel impacts’ expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California
The National Weather Service warns of up to 8 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada, urging extreme caution for travelers with major travel impacts expected over several days.
- A cold weather system is bringing heavy snowfall and damaging winds to the Sierra Nevada region, with winter storm watches issued for northern California and Nevada.
- Forecasters warn of 3 to 5 feet of snow above 6,000 feet, with 5 to 7 feet on the highest peaks, and wind gusts reaching 60 mph, increasing the risk of drifting snow, falling trees and extended road closures.
- The National Weather Service said travel could be 'very difficult to impossible' in the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region, with chain controls and road closures possible on major routes like Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
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‘Major travel impacts’ expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California
As people travel for the holiday weekend, much of Northern California is under a winter storm watch, with communities bracing for several feet of snow.
·Washington, United States
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