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Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 6 at 8:29AM PST until February 7 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Ord Ferry affecting Glenn and Butte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River Near Hamilton City affecting Glenn and Butte Counties. Sacramento River At Vina Woodson Bridge affecting Tehama County. For the Upper Sacramento River...including Vina Woodson Bridge, Ord Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sacramento River at Ord Ferry. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 113.8 feet, Design overflow level for M&T, 3Bs and Goose Lake flood control facilities to divert flood flows into Butte Basin. M&T overflows close River Road from Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road. Ord Ferry Road is already closed. At 114.0 feet, Designated flood stage left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM PST Thursday the stage was 115.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM PST Thursday was 115.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 116.6 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 114.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 116.3 feet on 04/13/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Butte, CA; Glenn, CA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 6 at 8:29AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Ord Ferry affecting Glenn and Butte Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River Near Hamilton City affecting Glenn and Butte Counties. Sacramento River At Vina Woodson Bridge affecting Tehama County. For the Upper Sacramento River...including Vina Woodson Bridge, Ord Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 206.7 feet, Water into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet. At 209.7 feet, Flood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory. At 210.7 feet, Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM PST Thursday the stage was 205.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 206.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 205.1 feet this afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage late tonight to 211.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 209.7 feet early Saturday morning. It will then rise to 209.8 feet Saturday morning. It will fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 209.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 211.6 feet on 04/07/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Tehama, CA

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 6 at 8:20AM PST until February 6 at 11:15AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Francisco County and northern San Mateo County. * WHEN...Until 1115 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 808 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 0.1 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.8 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will increase the threat for hydroplaning, rapid rises on small streams and creeks. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Brisbane, Colma and Broadmoor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
San Francisco, CA; San Mateo, CA

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 6 at 8:04AM PST until February 6 at 11:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of San Mateo County, especially urban areas of the Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 802 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.8 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will increase the threat for hydroplaning, rapid rises on small streams and creeks. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Woodside, Highlands- Baywood Park, El Granada, Brisbane, Highlands, Montara, Emerald Lake Hills and Moss Beach. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
San Mateo, CA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued February 6 at 5:37AM PST until February 7 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by full creeks and streams with additional rainfall expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including Sonoma and Marin counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain beginning last Friday have helped saturate soils, fill area creeks/streams, and additional rain expected Thursday and Thursday night with renewed flooding concerns across Sonoma and Marin counties. Areas of greatest concern will be near Healdsburg, Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights, Green Valley Creek at Martinelli Road, and Guernville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Marin Coastal Range; Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; North Bay Interior Valleys

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 5:04AM PST until February 7 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern portions of the Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Central Sacramento Valley; Southern Sacramento Valley; Carquinez Strait and Delta; Northern San Joaquin Valley; Motherlode

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 4:32AM PST until February 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...San Francisco and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, East Bay Hills, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
San Francisco; Marin Coastal Range; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills; 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

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 4:32AM PST until February 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio and East Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
East Bay Interior Valleys; Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 3:45AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 15 inches, except up to 24 inches on Mt Shasta. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, South Central Siskiyou County, and North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County. This includes Mount Shasta City, Dunsmuir, portions of Highway 97, Tennant, I-5 near Mount Shasta City, Highway 89 east of Mount Shasta City, Silver Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel and Highways 31, 395, and 140. This also includes Crescent, Chemult, Highway 97, Highway 31 northwest of Silver Lake and higher portions of Highway 140 east of Bly. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread from south to north, with impacts developing in the Mount Shasta region late this morning and across south central Oregon this afternoon. Snow will then taper off late tonight into Friday morning.

Area
South Central Siskiyou County; North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 3:45AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County, Modoc County, and Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin County. For the Winter Storm Warning, mainly above 4500 feet in the Klamath Basin, portions of I-5 near Weed and the higher terrain in Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory, Highway 97 and 140, Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Bonanza, Dorris, Macdoel, 139 near Tulelake, 395 near Alturas, and portions of I-5 near Yreka, Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will initially be light then reach peak intensity this afternoon through tonight before tapering off during Friday morning.

Area
Central Siskiyou County; Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Modoc County; Klamath Basin

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 3:45AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County, Modoc County, and Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties Counties. In Oregon, Klamath Basin County. For the Winter Storm Warning, mainly above 4500 feet in the Klamath Basin, portions of I-5 near Weed and the higher terrain in Modoc County including the Warner Mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory, Highway 97 and 140, Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Bonanza, Dorris, Macdoel, 139 near Tulelake, 395 near Alturas, and portions of I-5 near Yreka, Montague and Grenada. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will initially be light then reach peak intensity this afternoon through tonight before tapering off during Friday morning.

Area
Central Siskiyou County; Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Modoc County; Klamath Basin

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 3:45AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, and locally up to 15 inches over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...For the Winter Storm Warning, the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County above 2500 feet. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road. For the Winter Weather Advisory, valleys in western Siskiyou County including Somes Bar and Happy Camp. This includes Highways 3 and 96. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 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 evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will initially be light, then reach a peak of intensity during this afternoon and evening before tapering off into Friday morning.

Area
Western Siskiyou County

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 3:45AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, and locally up to 15 inches over higher mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...For the Winter Storm Warning, the higher terrain of Western Siskiyou County above 2500 feet. This includes Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road. For the Winter Weather Advisory, valleys in western Siskiyou County including Somes Bar and Happy Camp. This includes Highways 3 and 96. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 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 evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will initially be light, then reach a peak of intensity during this afternoon and evening before tapering off into Friday morning.

Area
Western Siskiyou County

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 6 at 3:12AM PST until February 6 at 3:47PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville affecting Sonoma County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Moderate flooding is forecast along the lower Russian River. Numerous businesses and residences in the lowest sections of towns within the reach are expected to flood. In Guerneville Brookside Resort begins to flood. More extensive flooding occurs at Parkers Resort. In Northwood lower Redwood Drive floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM PST Thursday the stage was 34.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM PST Thursday was 36.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage later today - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.7 feet on 12/04/1950. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Sonoma, CA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 3:10AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...FINAL ROUND OF SNOW THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY... .A final round of snow will impact the area Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Snow levels will start around 2000 feet but gradually increase into Friday morning. The heaviest snow will be focused at the high elevations of Trinity County with less amounts in Humboldt and Del Norte. Little more than a trace is expected further south except on the highest mountain peaks. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches along high elevations of highways 36 and 3. Up to 12 inches on high isolated peaks. * WHERE...Southern Trinity. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snow chains may be required.

Area
Southern Trinity

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 3:10AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...FINAL ROUND OF SNOW THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY... .A final round of snow will impact the area Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Snow levels will start around 2000 feet but gradually increase into Friday morning. The heaviest snow will be focused at the high elevations of Trinity County with less amounts in Humboldt and Del Norte. Little more than a trace is expected further south except on the highest mountain peaks. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches along high elevations of highways 299, 199, and 36. Higher amounts up to 12 inches on high isolated peaks. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior and Northern Humboldt Interior. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snow chains may be required.

Area
Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Interior

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 3:10AM PST until February 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...FINAL ROUND OF SNOW THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY... .A final round of snow will impact the area Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Snow levels will start around 2000 feet but gradually increase into Friday morning. The heaviest snow will be focused at the high elevations of Trinity County with less amounts in Humboldt and Del Norte. Little more than a trace is expected further south except on the highest mountain peaks. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches along high elevations of highways 299 and 3. Higher amounts of up to 16 inches on high peaks including Scott Mountain pass. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snow chains may be required.

Area
Northern Trinity

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:58AM PST until February 6 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Santa Lucia Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon PST today. For the High Wind Warning, from noon today to 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Lucia Mountains; San Luis Obispo County Mountains; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 2:58AM PST until February 6 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Santa Lucia Mountains. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon PST today. For the High Wind Warning, from noon today to 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Lucia Mountains; San Luis Obispo County Mountains; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:58AM PST until February 7 at 12:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight PST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Northern Ventura County Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:58AM PST until February 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Cuyama Valley; San Luis Obispo County Beaches; San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast; Southern Salinas Valley; San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast; Santa Ynez Valley

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:58AM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains; Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 2:36AM PST until February 7 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches, up to 2 feet over highest peaks. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very difficult travel conditions with chain controls. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected between 3 PM and 11 PM Thursday, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches possible at times.

Area
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County; Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 2:36AM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches, up to 3 ft over highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph, up to 80 mph over highest peaks. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very difficult travel conditions with chain controls and potential road closures. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at times.

Area
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County; Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 1:03AM PST until February 7 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 51 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Area
Yosemite NP outside of the valley; Upper San Joaquin River; Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge; Kings Canyon NP; Sequoia NP

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:52AM PST until February 7 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM 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...Strong downslope winds may strike suddenly along the US-395 corridor and could overturn high profile vehicles and create pockets of blowing dust.

Area
Owens Valley; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 5 at 9:21PM PST until February 7 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible in the higher elevations of the Eastern Sierra through Friday. Additional 1 to 2 feet of snow expected for elevations above 8,000 feet with locally higher amounts in the peaks. Winds could gust as high as 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ongoing break in the weather will continue until heavy snow resumes Thursday afternoon.

Area
Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County

Avalanche Watch

Avalanche Watch issued February 5 at 3:46PM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVAREV 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 A VALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry beginning midday Thursday and continuing until Friday 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 Wed 15:30 PST to Thu 06:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas.

Area
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 5 at 1:44PM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches with 2 to 3 feet possible at the highest mountain peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations. Lake Tahoe waves between 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are expected between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at times.

Area
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 1:44PM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Area
Surprise Valley California; Northern Washoe County

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 5 at 1:44PM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches with 1 to 2 feet possible at the highest mountain peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 80 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are expected between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at times.

Area
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 5 at 1:44PM PST until February 7 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches with 2 to 3 feet possible at the highest mountain peaks. Ridge winds gusting as high as 100 mph gusts up to 50 at lower elevations. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds are expected between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at times.

Area
Mono

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 5 at 1:27PM PST until February 8 at 5:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in California... Pit River near Canby affecting Modoc County. For the Pit River near Canby and its tributaries...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pit River near Canby and its tributaries. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Expect major flooding in Canby and Lookout in southwest Modoc county and northwest Lassen county. 6600 cfs * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM PST Wednesday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon and continue falling to 6.8 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.7 feet on 2/10/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Modoc, CA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 4 at 11:34AM PST until February 6 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Moderate to Major Flooding is ongoing. * WHERE...Along Pit River and tributaries in Northwest Lassen County including Big Valley, Bieber, and Nubieber. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate to major flooding from the Pit river and tributaries are currently impacting Northwest Lassen County. Inundation and damage to roads, agricultural areas, and low lying homes and structures in Big Valley including Bieber and Nubieber. The water level as of Tuesday morning in Bieber is slightly lower then the February 2017 crest. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1128 AM PST, The Pit River near Canby is forecast to peak near major flood stage Wednesday. Impacted areas in and around Bieber are about 30 miles downstream of the stream gage with numerous tributaries in between. River levels in and around Bieber are expected to remain at very high for several days and increasing flows from Canby maybe counterbalanced somewhat by decreasing flows from lower tributaries. - Check cnrfc.noaa.gov for updated river forecasts. The CNRFC will update forecasts 4 times per day by 9am, 3pm, 9pm, and 3am through Tuesday night. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Nubieber, Bieber, Pittville and Ca 299 At Shasta-Lassen Co Line. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Lassen, CA
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