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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Klamath River.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Western Siskiyou County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County
The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled.

The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Wind Advisory

Area
Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 12:19PM PST until November 15 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake County, Modoc County, and eastern and northern Klamath County, including Summer Lake, Paisley, Winter Rim, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, the high terrain of Modoc and Lake counties, and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory

Area
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Klamath Basin
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 12:19PM PST until November 15 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...The Klamath Basin in southern Klamath, northwest Modoc, and northeast Siskiyou counties, including Klamath Falls, Tulelake, Bonanza, and portions of highways 140, 97, 39, and 139. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning

Area
Central Siskiyou County
High Wind Warning issued November 11 at 12:19PM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in Central Siskiyou County, including Weed, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and highway 97. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch

Area
Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation.

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Central Siskiyou County
The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled.

The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

High Wind Watch

Area
Central Siskiyou County
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation.

Winter Weather Advisory

Area
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 11 at 12:13PM PST until November 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 6500 feet with 1 to 2 feet at the highest peaks south of US Highway 50. Southwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 6500 feet. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions above 6500 feet. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially above 8000 feet Wednesday evening through midday Thursday, then lowering to around 5500-6500 feet Thursday afternoon through Friday.

Wind Advisory

Area
Northern Sacramento Valley; Central Sacramento Valley; Southern Sacramento Valley; Carquinez Strait and Delta; Northern San Joaquin Valley; Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:38AM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Northeast Foothills and Northern San Joaquin Valley * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Thursday morning.

Wind Advisory

Area
Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:36AM PST until November 13 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The strongest winds are expected after dark.

Wind Advisory

Area
Del Norte Interior
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:36AM PST until November 13 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The strongest winds are expected after dark.

Wind Advisory

Area
Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior; Southeastern Mendocino Interior
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:36AM PST until November 13 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The strongest winds are expected after dark.

Wind Advisory

Area
Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:36AM PST until November 13 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The strongest winds are expected after dark.

Winter Storm Warning

Area
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Grant Grove Area; Sequoia NP; South End of the Upper Sierra
Winter Storm Warning issued November 11 at 11:33AM PST until November 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. 6 to 12 inches of snow above 6,000 feet. Up to 2 feet at the higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Wind Advisory

Area
San Francisco; Marin Coastal Range; Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; East Bay Interior Valleys; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills; Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park; Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 11:24AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Bay Area, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts up to to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region's peaks.

Wind Advisory

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198; Los Banos - Dos Palos; Coalinga - Avenal; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; West Side Mountains South of 198; Buena Vista
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 10:54AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Buena Vista, Coalinga - Avenal, Los Banos - Dos Palos, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198, and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory

Area
Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave Desert
Wind Advisory issued November 11 at 10:54AM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395 and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
Winter Storm Watch issued November 11 at 3:35AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches between 7000 and 9000 feet and 1 to 2 feet above 9000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially on Highway 168 west of Bishop.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 2:06PM PST until November 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with up to 8 inches along the highest peaks west of US Highway 395. Wind gusts exceeding 70 mph on ridges. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties above 5500 feet and west of US Highway 395. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially across mountain passes such as Fredonyer and northwest of Bogard. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty in the storm track and snow levels mean amounts could be higher, with a 25 percent probability of up to 6 inches along CA Highway 44 and CA Highway 36, and up to 18 inches along the highest peaks.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Mono
Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 2:06PM PST until November 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet on the Sierra crest. Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches for communities along US Highway 395. Wind gusts exceeding 100 mph on ridges. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty in the storm track and snow levels mean amounts could be higher, with a 25 percent probability of up to 18 inches in communities along US Highway 395 and 3 feet along the Sierra crest.

Winter Storm Watch

Area
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 2:06PM PST until November 14 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with 8 to 18 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to 5 inches of snow accumulation at lake level. Wind gusts exceeding 100 mph on ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across mountain passes such as Donner Pass, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty in the storm track and snow levels mean amounts could be higher, with a 25 percent probability of up to 8 inches at lake level, 18 inches at passes, and 30 inches on the crest.

Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 96050, accurately covering the area of Klamath River, CA.