The National Weather Service has warned that travel in these areas may be extremely hazardous.
Winter weather warnings have been issued in four states as heavy snowstorms are expected to create hazardous conditions through the beginning of Thanksgiving week.
The warnings were issued for Alaska, California, Nevada, and Oregon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the snowstorms could make travel extremely difficult or impossible in affected regions.
In California, a winter storm warning is in place for the eastern Sierra Slopes, where heavy snow is predicted from 4 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Wednesday. The NWS forecasts snow accumulations between 1.5 and 5 feet depending on elevation, with wind gusts up to 45 mph exacerbating conditions.
Northern Trinity County in California is also bracing for snow above 4,500 feet, where up to 15 inches is expected by 4 p.m. Monday. The NWS warns that winds gusting as high as 45 mph could further complicate travel on Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.
