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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Traffic Alert: Now is the Time to Prepare for Wet Weather and Winter Driving
Date:Friday, October 10, 2025 8:29:27 AM
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From: Caltrans District 3 <jeremy.linder@caltransdistrict3.ccsend.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:49 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Traffic Alert: Now is the Time to Prepare for Wet Weather and Winter Driving
Early Season Storm Brings Chances For Valley Rain and Mountain Snow
Date: October 9, 2025
District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
Now is the Time to Prepare for Wet Weather and Winter Driving
Early Season Storm Brings Chances For Valley Rain and Mountain Snow
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists that now is the time to prepare for wet
weather and winter driving, as an early season storm is forecast to bring valley rain and
mountain snow early next week.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast calls for several inches of mountain snow
around 5,000 to 6,500 feet and 1 to 2 inches of valley rain Monday, October 13 through
Wednesday, October 15. There is still a bit of uncertainty with the exact track and timing
of the storm but it serves as a reminder that motorists should start preparing for the
changing weather pattern.
Be Prepared/Emergency Supplies
· Flashlight with extra batteries
· Blankets, extra clothing, water and
snacks
· Clean, dry towel
· Gloves
· Ice scraper/deicer
· Shovel and broom
· Spare key
· Sand or kitty litter
Winter Driving Tips
· Allow extra time to reach your destination.
· Keep your fuel tank full or a full electric charge before heading into the Sierra
Nevada.
· Slow down and wear your seat belt. Use low gears to slow your vehicle and avoid
using the brakes if possible. Remember that having four-wheel drive or all-wheel
drive improves climbing traction but does not help to stop the vehicle.
Winterize Your Vehicle
· Check your radiator fluid level and add antifreeze/coolant as needed.
· Wiper Blades should be replaced if needed. Adding a winter formula windshield
wiper fluid will help deice your windshield.
· Make sure your tires are properly inflated and that the tread is in good condition.
· Always carry chains or tire traction device which meets the requirements of CA
Vehicle Code Section 605.
· Turn off cruise control. Maintaining control of your vehicle will allow you to react to
sudden changes.
· Don’t panic if your vehicle begins to slide.
· Be observant and aware of the potential for black ice.
Additional Driving Tips
· Fog: Reduce speed, use headlights on low beam. Stay to the right using the white
edge line next the shoulder, commonly referred to as the fog line.
· Flood: Never drive through deep water, turn around and find another route. Watch
for items traveling down stream that can create additional hazards. Remember to
test the brakes, as wet brakes have lost stopping power and need to be dried out.
· “Move Over” Law: California state law requires motorists to slow down, and if safe,
move over when a Caltrans or emergency vehicle is flashing warning lights. This
protects the safety of workers, who face danger from fast moving traffic.
For additional information motorists are encouraged to check the NWS forecast for any
updates and 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 issues updates X
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