Sacramento, CA – A significant snowstorm is set to impact the Sierra Nevada region today, bringing hazardous travel conditions and heavy snowfall. Weather forecasters predict accumulation of up to 12 inches in higher elevations, with snowfall rates potentially reaching 2 inches per hour by the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Snow levels, currently above 6,500 feet, are expected to drop to 5,000 feet as temperatures fall throughout the day. Winds gusting up to 60 mph in exposed areas could create additional hazards, particularly for travelers along Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
Drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for potential delays or road closures. If travel is essential, the California Department of Transportation recommends carrying chains and checking road conditions online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or by dialing 511…