As a potent storm front moved closer to Northern California, the forecast from the National Weather Service grew more ominous on its potential impact in the Sierra.
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol warned motorists of up to 3 feet of snow at the summit of I-80 and 4 feet at the top of Echo Summit on Highway 50.
"It can't be said too many times that attempting travel in the Sierra from Sunday night through Tuesday without maximum winter gear and preparation can be a life-threatening decision, and even with proper precautions it will be a long-duration ordeal," the weather service warned."The snow will accumulate faster than it can be cleared, even on the main highways."
Meanwhile, the storm front will deliver about an inch to 3 inches of rain in the higher elevations of the Bay Area beginning late Monday through Wednesday.advertised, but roughly still about an inch across the region," forecasters said."Higher elevations such as the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Lucias/Big Sur could see 2-2.5 inches up to 3 inches.
The storm front was also churning up the coastline with waves as high as 20 feet. A high surf advisory is in effect until Tuesday morning. "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion, especially for west-northwest facing beaches," weather service forecasters warned."Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath." Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.
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