Vigilance and preparation are important, say forecasters at the NWS, as wintry weather brings hazardous travel conditions.

A cold front is bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions to millions across the country this month.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Sacramento area until Sunday at 4 p.m., with wind gusts up to 55 mph and a 70% chance of rain, and the Placerville area expecting 4 to six inches of snow.