Winter Storm Warning, California

Severe

Another up to 6 to 12 inches of snow above 5000 feet, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks, gusts up to 50 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Issued: Monday, April 20, 8:56 in the morning
Expires: Wednesday, April 22, 5 in the evening
Updated: April 22, 2026

How much

Snow across the area: Another 6 to 12 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 50 mph

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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 4500 feet. Southwest winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where: Northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades above 5000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
When: Until 5 in the evening Wednesday.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes.
Additional details: Snow levels 5500 to 6500 feet today, lowering to 4500 to 5500 feet by early Wednesday. Locally lower snow levels possible in heavier convective showers. Heaviest snowfall expected this afternoon and evening with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.

Updates

Wednesday 11:42 in the morning
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. April 22, 2026
Tuesday 11:02 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 12 to 18 inches to 6 to 12 inches. April 21, 2026
Monday 2:11 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. April 20, 2026
Monday 8:56 in the morning
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. April 20, 2026