A storm system brought heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades. Reports of 15 to 44 inches of new snow were received in the northern Sierra, with heavy snow reported down to around 3000 feet in the southern Cascades. Northbound Interstate 5 was closed 10 miles north of Fawndale for approximately 5 hours on the night of the 7th and again for about 4 hours on the 8th due to winter weather conditions. During the event, chain controls were in place on Interstate 5, Interstate 80, US Highway 50 and other mountain highways. A brief EF-0 tornado was confirmed 4 miles north northwest of Galt on the morning of the 8th, with minor damage reported.

Winter Storm in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Bear Valley Ski Resort reported 6 of new snow on the 7th, 6 on the 8th, and 24 on the 9th for a total of 36.  Dodge Ridge Ski Resort reported 12 of new snow on the 7th, 8 on the 8th, and 24 on the 9th for a total of 44. Kirkwood Ski Resort reported 4 of new snow on the 7th, 9 on the 8th, and 20 on the 9th for a total of 33.  Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort reported a total of 42.  Sugar Bowl Ski Resort reported 5 of new snow on the 7th, 10 on the 8th, and 13 on the 9th for a total of 28.

Winter Storm in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CalTrans District 3 at Kingvale reported 6 of new snow on the 7th, 11 on the 8th, and 16 on the 9th for a total of 33. At Castle Peak, they reported 7 of new snow on the 7th, 9 on the 8th, and 15 on the 9th for a total of 31. At Soda Springs, they reported 6 of new snow on the 7th, 8 on the 8th, and 13 on the 9th for a total of 27. Chain controls were in effect through much of the event on Interstate 80 and US Highway 50, with significant delays reported.

Winter Storm in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Shingeltown 5.3ENE reported 2.6 of new snow on the 7th, 5 on the 8th, and 13 on the 9th for a total of 20.6. Travel was impacted on upper foothill roads with chain controls and delays.

Winter Storm in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Central Sierra Snow Lab observed 5.7 of new snow on the 7th, 10.6 on the 8th, and 17.9 on the 9th, for a total of 34.2.

Winter Storm in SHASTA LAKE/NORTH SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CalTrans District 2 reported via Twitter that northbound Interstate 5 was closed 10 miles north of Fawndale for approximately 5 hours on the night of the 7th and again for about 4 hours on the 8th due to winter weather conditions.

Winter Storm in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Lower Lassen Peak reported 9 of new snow on the 7th, 9 on the 8th, and 16 on the 9th for a total of 34. Travel was impacted on mountain roads with chain controls and delays.

Tornado in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 13:40:00 to 08-NOV-22 13:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: NEED
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A weak tornado touched down near Highway 99 and Arno Rd., about 4 miles NNW of Galt. The California Highway Patrol reported a tin roof from a barn blown off and downed powerlines over Arno Rd. and a bus had windows blown out. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 70 mph. Path length was approximately 0.8 miles, path width 400 yards,
from preliminary information.