Travel is Highly Discouraged with Dangerous to Impossible Conditions
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists about a major winter storm in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that forecasters say will create extremely difficult to impossible travel conditions through the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning from 4 a.m. tomorrow to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3. Snow estimates are between 5 to 10 feet above 5,000 feet in elevation and 1 to 4 feet above 3,000 feet. Lighter accumulation is also possible down to 2,000 feet along with strong winds, gusting up to 65 mph, creating white out conditions and near zero visibility.
Motorists are advised to avoid mountain travel and wait until the storm passes. If motorists must travel, Caltrans advises to make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas or full charge, chains, and 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, and excessive delays.
In the Sacramento Valley, rain amounts are forecast between 1 and 1.5 inches. The highest amounts are anticipated near Redding and into the foothills. Motorists should be prepared for slick travel conditions, a longer than normal commute, and ponding on the roadways.
Updates to the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Motorists are also encouraged to check Caltrans’ QuickMap before traveling for current road conditions and chain requirements or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play. Road information is also available on Caltrans’ website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3.
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists about a major winter storm in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that forecasters say will create extremely difficult to impossible travel conditions through the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning from 4 a.m. tomorrow to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3. Snow estimates are between 5 to 10 feet above 5,000 feet in elevation and 1 to 4 feet above 3,000 feet. Lighter accumulation is also possible down to 2,000 feet along with strong winds, gusting up to 65 mph, creating white out conditions and near zero visibility.
Motorists are advised to avoid mountain travel and wait until the storm passes. If motorists must travel, Caltrans advises to make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas or full charge, chains, and 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, and excessive delays.
In the Sacramento Valley, rain amounts are forecast between 1 and 1.5 inches. The highest amounts are anticipated near Redding and into the foothills. Motorists should be prepared for slick travel conditions, a longer than normal commute, and ponding on the roadways.
Updates to the forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website. Motorists are also encouraged to check Caltrans’ QuickMap before traveling for current road conditions and chain requirements or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play. Road information is also available on Caltrans’ website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. The department will issue updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3.
