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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Traffic Alert: Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weekend Travel
Date:Friday, January 2, 2026 4:58:09 PM
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From: Caltrans District 3 <jeremy.linder@caltransdistrict3.ccsend.com>
Sent: Friday, January 2, 2026 2:30 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Traffic Alert: Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weekend Travel
Several Feet of Snow, Gusty Winds and Valley Rain Forecasted
Date: January 2, 2026
District: District 3 - Marysville
Sergio Aceves, District Director
Contact: Jeremy Linder (530) 701-5209
Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weekend Travel
Several Feet of Snow, Gusty Winds and Valley Rain Forecasted
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is
alerting motorists about the next
round of winter weather that is
expected to impact travel across
the Sierra Nevada starting tonight.
The National Weather Service
(NWS) forecast calls for 1 to 2 feet
of snow above 5,000 feet and 2 to
5 feet above 6,000 feet, with wind
gusts up to 55 mph. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight through 4 p.m.
Monday, January 5.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel through the Sierra Nevada if possible. If motorists
must travel through the Sierra Nevada, be prepared for chain controls, additional travel
times and delays. Caltrans advises to ensure 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 include but are not limited to: extra snacks, water,
a blanket and a flashlight.
The forecast calls for 2 to 3 inches of rain in the valley and Delta, and up to 6 inches of rain
in the foothills. The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory for the northern edge of the valley
from 10 p.m. tonight through 4 a.m. Sunday, January 4 with sustained winds of 15 to 25
mph and gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
Motorists traveling in the valley should be prepared for wet weather, additional travel times
and delays. Caltrans advises that vehicles have properly functioning headlights and
windshield wipers and not to drive through flooded roads.
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 construction and
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