 The next series of systems is bringing rain and snow to the West Coast. Snow levels on Thursday evening are already near 1500 feet and will fall to the valley floors Thursday night into Friday. The heaviest snowfall will be in the Cascades and the Marble mountains with a heavy dose of snow forecast for Mt. Shasta.&amp;nbsp;  This will create very hazardous travel with slippery, snow covered roads, and periods of poor visibility due to heavy snow and/or blowing snow. Strongest winds will be in the Shasta Valley as well as along and east of the Cascades.&amp;nbsp;  You will want to plan now to avoid traveling during the storm. If you must travel, carry emergency kit with chains, flashlight, batteries, blankets, food, water, and medications. Be prepared for wintry travel conditions and be sure to check road conditions before venturing out 