District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, Acting District Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder
Phone: (530) 701-5209
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marysville – Caltrans is alerting motorists about a series of winter storms in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada that will create challenging travel conditions through the President’s Day holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for three waves of precipitation bringing rain, snow and gusty winds. The first wave is expected tomorrow through Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect 4 a.m. Wednesday through 4 p.m. Thursday with up to 2 feet of snow expected above 6,000 feet and 6 to 12 inches between 5,000 and 6,000 feet.
Motorists should be prepared for chain controls, reduced visibility, additional travel times and delays. Caltrans advises to pack 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.
In the Sacramento Valley, rain amounts are forecast between 0.25 and 0.5 inch, with the highest amounts anticipated in the foothills. A Wind Advisory is also in effect from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m. Wednesday for south winds 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.
After a brief break in the wet weather, two additional storms are expected to impact travel starting Friday through Tuesday, February 20. Early forecast estimates show an additional 12 to 18 inches of snow at Donner Summit and 6 to 8 inches at Echo Summit.
Rain estimates in the Sacramento Valley indicate an additional 2 to 3 inches, creating ponding on the roadway and minor flooding in poor drainage areas. Motorists are encouraged to check this forecast for any updates as the week progresses.
Motorists are 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 @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook CaltransDistrict3.
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