Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff.

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

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:54PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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...Strongest winds in the Owens Valley are expected mainly along and west of the US-395 corridor.

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:54PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT 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...Pockets of blowing dust will be possible near dry lake beds which may result in brief reductions of visibility.

Air Quality Alert issued April 12 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued 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. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until midnight Monday. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 1:43PM 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 at and above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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.

Frost Advisory issued April 12 at 12:24PM PDT until April 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some valleys may see fog instead, which will reduce the risk of frost.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 11:59AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches below 6500 feet, 6 to 10 inches above 6500 feet. Peak winds could gust as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 11:59AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 6 inches below 8000 feet, 5 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 15 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 60 mph and up to 35 to 45 mph along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult during periods of snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 11:59AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 to 8 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 8 to 12 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes, with higher amounts up to 15 inches over the crest. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-45 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. Wave heights for Lake Tahoe from 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible during snow bursts. Gusty winds could break tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 10:50AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 4000-5000 feet, locally down to around 3500 feet in heavier convective showers. Heaviest snowfall expected through this evening, with snowfall rates up to 1+ inch per hour.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 8:16AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Trinity above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 4:09AM 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 this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:40AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around 6 inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * 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 12 at 12:40AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow amounts up to around 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...Until 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.

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 12:39AM PDT until April 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to around 55 mph near Lake Palmdale. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.