Fallsvale Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Fallsvale.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 9:14AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 6000-7000 feet today, then to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall this afternoon through Sunday.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 8:11AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Trinity above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 6:47AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Includes State Routes 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 3:48AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Low-end storm total of 10 inches and high-end total of 30 inches expected in Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 2:02AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with up to a 13 inches over mountain peaks and ridges. * WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the Salmon and Scott Mountains in western Siskiyou County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult over higher remote terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 12:28AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow amounts up to 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 7000 feet through Sunday morning, then lowering to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon and 4500 to 5000 feet late Sunday night into Monday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 12:28AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 7000 feet through Sunday morning, then lowering to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon and 4500 to 5000 feet late Sunday night into Monday morning. No accumulating snow is expected on the Grapevine over Interstate 5 but there could be a mix of rain and snow there Monday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 10:53PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow and strong winds will make for hazardous conditions in the Eastern Sierra. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches between 8,000 and 9,500 feet expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 9,500 feet, with locally higher totals exceeding 1 foot possible along the ridgeline. Winds may gust as high as 60 mph, resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A break in snow is expected Saturday afternoon before snow moves back in Saturday evening and overnight.

Air Quality Alert issued April 10 at 1:21PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the Coachella Valley. The highest particle pollution levels are expected in northwest Coachella Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...through 5 AM Sunday. The highest particle pollution levels are expected Friday night and Saturday night. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches below 8000 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 80 mph and up to 45 mph along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to 28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations up to 6 inches below 6500 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 6500 feet, and up to 24 inches above 7000 feet in eastern Sierra County. Peak winds could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph Saturday afternoon. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes.