BLIZZARD WARNING: Caltrans asks skiers, snowboarders to stay home ahead of massive Sierra snowstorm
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Here's a timeline of the incoming storm.
Thursday
Thursday will see a Level 1 storm on our ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale. A cold front will push through the Bay round 2 p.m. in San Francisco for the heaviest rain and gustiest winds.
It will be a rainy evening commute for most of the Bay Area.
Tahoe Blizzard Warning
A blizzard warning goes into effect for the Lake Tahoe region at 10 a.m. as a snowstorm moves into the Sierra and will last until 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Caltrans is urging skiers and snowboarders not to travel up to Lake Tahoe as the roads will be dangerous. The region is expecting up to 12 feet of snow.
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Friday
More cold rain and a Level 2 system arrives in the Bay Area Friday.
Saturday-Wednesday
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A level 1 is expected through at least Wednesday, with the only dry day expected to be Monday.
1-2 inches of rain is expected Friday through Sunday.
Snow levels will lower to 2,000 feet and colder air arrives Saturday morning. Mt. St. Helena and Mt. Hamilton could see a dusting of snow.