LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With an incoming winter storm expected to bring snow and more rain on Friday, county officials are urging community members to use care and caution in response to the weather conditions.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Office of Emergency Services reported that the National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter
Storm Watch for Lake County.

Local agencies urge residents and travelers to prepare for hazardous road conditions and exercise extreme caution.

The advisory is in effect from 2 and 11 a.m. Friday.

Forecasters expect snow levels to drop to 1,500 feet overnight with 1 to 4 inches of accumulation possible. For areas over 3,000 feet, snowfall could total up to 7 inches.

Also in the forecast are wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour, along with rain and continued higher elevation snow through Sunday.

Drivers are urged to expect icy roads, reduced visibility, downed trees and power lines that may cause travel hazards.

Officials urge people to avoid non-essential travel in affected areas; to expect slippery roads, and slow down and use caution, especially at night; carry chains if traveling at higher elevations; prepare for road closures or delays; and report emergencies, including road hazards or stranded motorists, by dialing 911.

County agencies are monitoring the weather and prepared to respond. Conditions are expected to improve by Monday.

For real-time updates, follow these sites:

• Highway conditions: Caltrans QuickMap
• County Road Conditions: Genasys Protect
• Emergency alerts, preparedness, weather and other information: Ready.LakeCountyCA.gov