Freezing temps will bring valley frosts and mountain snow
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans District 3 is alerting motorists to be prepared for winter driving conditions Sunday through Tuesday with the arrival of cold winter temperatures for the Northern California area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast significant drops in both day and nighttime temperatures, including Valley frosts and below freezing conditions in the Sierra, with mountain temps down to single digits. The cold weather system is expected to arrive Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. While snow accumulations over the passes Sunday evening and Monday morning are not expected to be significant (2-4 inches), the severe cold will create very slick and icy conditions for mountain roadways.
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Strong winds are also forecast throughout the area. With below freezing temps predicted, gusty winds will result in wind chills in the single digits in the valleys and below zero in the mountains. Holiday weekend visitors to mountain areas are advised to dress warmly.
Chain controls on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit should be anticipated Sunday night through Monday morning. To assist motorists, Caltrans permitted and trained chain installers will be available on Interstate 80 and can be identified by a reflective sign with their bib number.
Severe weather may slow motorists, resulting in roadway congestion. Icy and slippery roadways reduce tire traction, especially at high vehicle speeds, and can result in loss of driver control. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and are especially cautioned to observe the following winter driving tips, which can also be found at http://www.dot.ca.gov/cttravel/winter.html:
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans District 3 is alerting motorists to be prepared for winter driving conditions Sunday through Tuesday with the arrival of cold winter temperatures for the Northern California area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast significant drops in both day and nighttime temperatures, including Valley frosts and below freezing conditions in the Sierra, with mountain temps down to single digits. The cold weather system is expected to arrive Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. While snow accumulations over the passes Sunday evening and Monday morning are not expected to be significant (2-4 inches), the severe cold will create very slick and icy conditions for mountain roadways.
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Strong winds are also forecast throughout the area. With below freezing temps predicted, gusty winds will result in wind chills in the single digits in the valleys and below zero in the mountains. Holiday weekend visitors to mountain areas are advised to dress warmly.
Chain controls on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit should be anticipated Sunday night through Monday morning. To assist motorists, Caltrans permitted and trained chain installers will be available on Interstate 80 and can be identified by a reflective sign with their bib number.
Severe weather may slow motorists, resulting in roadway congestion. Icy and slippery roadways reduce tire traction, especially at high vehicle speeds, and can result in loss of driver control. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and are especially cautioned to observe the following winter driving tips, which can also be found at http://www.dot.ca.gov/cttravel/winter.html:
