Jeremy, Marshel, Terra, Shelley and Susan.

Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

Winter Storm Watch

Heavy snow is possible above 5,500 feet, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches, except 6 to 16 inches west of Highway 395 above 6,500 feet.

Winds could gust as high as 65 at all elevations on Tuesday, especially outside of the precipitation.

The winter storm will affect Lassen, eastern Plumas and eastern Sierra counties from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Heavy rain will move into the area this evening. Snow will be possible above 6,500 to 7,000 feet overnight with initial accumulations of 4 to 10 inches through Tuesday morning.

Impacts will be limited to these higher elevations during this time, here in the valley we will see most of the moisture in the form of rain.

Highway 36 during the winter of 1933.

8 Motorists Marooned by Snow Rescued

December 26th, 1934

Eight persons, marooned for 24 hours by a storm in the Barren bridge creek area, were rescued early today, according to the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy said the party, which included two children, was being towed back to Susanville by a caterpillar tractor.

“They’re all safe” the office spokesperson told the United Press.

Among those saved from exposure in temperatures which dropped to zero were a Pittville family of a father, mother, and two children; Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Brown of Susanville; and Ross Johnson and Sweidel, Susanville garageman who started out Wednesday night to aid others.

The rescue represented slow tedious work on the part of state highway employees who smashed through the snow with motorized plows clearing the way for the tractor, which carried food and supplies to aid the marooned party.