Castaic Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Castaic.

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Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 1:47PM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Flash Flood Warning issued December 14 at 1:46PM PST until December 14 at 2:30PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

At 146 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of South Central Mariposa County

Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 1:42PM PST until December 14 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

High Wind Warning issued December 14 at 1:42PM PST until December 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 1:42PM PST until December 14 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. * WHERE...Bakersfield and South End San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 14 at 1:34PM PST until December 15 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Low lying locations, including parking lots, could have minor tidal overflow each morning during astronomical high tides of around 6 to 7 feet. This includes Imperial Beach, La Jolla Shores, Del Mar and Cardiff in San Diego County, and Newport Beach, Sunset Beach and Seal Beach in Orange County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Time and height of highest tides Sunday morning: Newport Beach - 6.9 feet at 810 AM. La Jolla - 6.8 feet at 807 AM.

Flood Warning issued December 14 at 1:20PM PST until December 15 at 2:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County. For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM PST Saturday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 27.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening to 10.4 feet late Monday morning. It will rise to 11.5 feet late Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.7 feet on 03/24/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued December 14 at 1:19PM PST until December 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County. For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying structures east of the railroad tracks near Hopland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM PST Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM PST Saturday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 19.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 7.6 feet late tomorrow evening. It will rise to 7.7 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 6.2 feet Monday morning. It will rise to 9.2 feet Monday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 02/08/1960. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 1:15PM PST until December 15 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Southern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 12:55PM PST until December 14 at 7:30PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, southeastern Sonoma. * WHEN...Until 730 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1254 PM PST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sonoma, Boyes Hot Springs, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, El Verano, Fetters Hot Spring and Eldridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 12:55PM PST until December 14 at 7:30PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, southeastern Sonoma. * WHEN...Until 730 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1254 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Petaluma and Rohnert Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 12:55PM PST until December 14 at 7:45PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, central Sonoma. * WHEN...Until 745 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1254 PM PST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Sebastopol, Cotati, Roseland, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Larkfield-Wikiup, Forestville, South Santa Rosa, Graton, Occidental, Glen Ellen and Monte Rio. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 12:53PM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches below 6500 ft with 12 to 18 inches mainly west of Highway 89. Ridge winds will gust up to 100 mph. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Saturday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 12:53PM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches below 5500 feet west of Highway 395 with an additional 6 to 12 inches above 5500 feet. Localized amounts up to 18 inches on the highest peaks. Wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Ridge wind gusts as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes Saturday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 12:53PM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 to 15 inches west of Highway 395. Below 7000 feet, additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Expect up to an additional 18 inches along the crest. Wind gusts up to 65 mph with ridge gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Saturday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 11:48AM PST until December 15 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.9 and 9.1 feet MLLW at the North Spit tide gauge is predicted. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday. High tide is at 10:42 AM PST at the Humboldt Bay North Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Humboldt Bay including parks and roads with only isolated closures expected. Flooding will likely impact Jackson Ranch Road in the Arcata Bottoms and several roads in King Salmon.

Frost Advisory issued December 14 at 11:02AM PST until December 15 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, East Bay Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sub-freezing temperatures will be possible in the highest elevations across the warned area.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 10:32AM PST until December 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County Counties, including Sawyers Bar road west of Etna, portions of highway 97 northeast of Weed, and the city of Tennant. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 10:32AM PST until December 14 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...South Central Siskiyou County County, including higher elevations above Mount Shasta City and Highway 89 at Snowmans Summit. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 10:32AM PST until December 14 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. New snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Modoc County including Highways 139, 395 and 299. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 9:05AM PST until December 14 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Downslope west winds gusting 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sections of Highway 395 near the Sierra foothills will be susceptible to strong crosswinds.

Air Quality Alert issued December 14 at 9:50AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District has declared a mandatory wood burning curtailment for residents within the Calexico area for Saturday, December 14, 2024. The declaration of a Mandatory curtailment, when forecast indicate elevated levels of fine particulate air pollution in the region, is issued to protect the public health. Smoke from wood burning can cause health problems. Breathing high levels of pollution from wood smoke can cause breathing problems (including asthma attacks), worsened lung and heart disease symptoms, and may even increase emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The Mandatory Curtailment rule prohibits the operation of any wood burning appliances during the curtailment period. This prohibition does not apply to cookstoves and those devices exclusively gaseous- fueled. To view current and forecast air quality within Imperial County visit the Imperial County Air Quality website at http://www.imperialvalleyair.org/ or follow ICAPCD on Twitter, facebook or Instagram (@county_air)

Flood Watch issued December 14 at 6:45AM PST until December 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...A combination of abnormally high tide, elevated surf, and excessive rainfall may result in flooding at Carmel River Lagoon. * WHERE...Flood-prone areas around Carmel River Lagoon including River Park Place, locations south of 15th Avenue and Mission Ranch. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations around the Carmel River Lagoon. Flooding may occur at the Carmel River State Beach parking lot and potentially adjacent neighborhoods south of 15th Avenue. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Forecast excessive rainfall runoff with high tides and large surf may result in the rise of the Carmel River at the Carmel River Lagoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued December 14 at 6:45AM PST until December 15 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The North Bay. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Significant rainfall has occurred across the North bay with rainfall totals around 2-3 inches in the valleys and up to 5 inches in the higher elevations. Showers are expected through the rest of Saturday, maintaining flooding concerns across the region. The larger rivers will crest on Sunday, after the heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Avalanche Warning issued December 14 at 5:35AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVWREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is expected in the backcountry on Saturday, lasting into early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 05:15 PST to Sun 05:15 PST. * IMPACTS...An ongoing winter storm is expected to increase in intensity this morning (Saturday). High intensity snowfall combined with strong winds is expected to produce widespread areas of unstable snow both above and below treeline. Natural avalanches are very likely in the backcountry at this time. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Travel in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Avalanche Warning issued December 14 at 5:35AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVWREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has canceld a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is expected in the backcountry on Saturday, lasting into early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 05:15 PST to Sun 05:15 PST. * IMPACTS...An ongoing winter storm is expected to increase in intensity this morning (Saturday). High intensity snowfall combined with strong winds is expected to produce widespread areas of unstable snow both above and below treeline. Natural avalanches are very likely in the backcountry at this time. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Travel in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

High Surf Advisory issued December 14 at 4:48AM PST until December 14 at 7:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to King Tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, low-lying areas along the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay shoreline. For the High Surf Advisory, beaches and shoreline areas along the Pacific Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal levels are increasing as a result of higher astronomical tides. Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor flooding as a result during high tide. San Francisco highest tides are 7.07 ft at 9:37 am Saturday, 7.02 ft at 10:22 am Sunday, and 6.82 ft at 11:08 am Monday.

High Surf Advisory issued December 14 at 4:48AM PST until December 14 at 7:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 4:48AM PST until December 16 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Low-lying regions of the North Bay and areas along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal levels are increasing as a result of higher astronomical tides. Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor flooding as a result during high tide. San Francisco highest tides are 7.07 ft at 9:37 am Saturday, 7.02 ft at 10:22 am Sunday, and 6.82 ft at 11:08 am Monday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 14 at 4:48AM PST until December 16 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to King Tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, low-lying areas along the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay shoreline. For the High Surf Advisory, beaches and shoreline areas along the Pacific Ocean. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal levels are increasing as a result of higher astronomical tides. Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor flooding as a result during high tide. San Francisco highest tides are 7.07 ft at 9:37 am Saturday, 7.02 ft at 10:22 am Sunday, and 6.82 ft at 11:08 am Monday.

High Surf Advisory issued December 14 at 4:38AM PST until December 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. Combined with high tides near 7 feet, minor and shallow coastal flooding. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur between 6 and 9 am.

High Surf Advisory issued December 14 at 4:38AM PST until December 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. Combined with high tides near 7 feet, minor and shallow coastal flooding. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur between 6 and 9 am.

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 14 at 4:38AM PST until December 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Combined with high tides near 7 feet, minor and shallow coastal flooding. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur between 6 and 9 am.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 14 at 2:07AM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For the Coastal Range/Shasta County mountains above 3500 feet, an additional 3 to 12 inches expected, locally higher over peaks. For the Southern Cascades/Sierra above 5000 feet, an additional 1 to 2 feet expected, locally higher over the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause local power outages. Periods of whiteout conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of moderate to heavy snow today into this afternoon, heaviest this morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 1:27AM PST until December 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches between 7000 and 9000 feet. Up to 12 inches near the Sierra Crest. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions above 7000 feet. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Wind Advisory issued December 13 at 7:46PM PST until December 14 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued December 13 at 7:46PM PST until December 14 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local advisory level gusts are possible late Friday night into early Saturday morning.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.