Suisun City 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 Suisun City.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 3:39AM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of moderate to locally heavy snow is expected through early Wednesday morning as a cold front moves through. Snow levels near 4000 feet will will impact travel routes on Interstate 15 including Mountain Pass and Halloran Springs Summit. Strong winds may result in low visibility at times.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:39AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow continues. Three day snow accumulations exceeding 3 feet above 8000 feet...1.5 to 2.5 feet above 7000 feet...and 8 to 16 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will be easing Wednesday morning. Another round of snow will move in on Thursday.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:39AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet above 8000 feet....1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet....and 8 to 16 inches down to 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel on Highway 168 especially through Westgard Pass will be difficult to impossible at times. Snowfall rates will ease this morning. Another round of snow may move in Thursday.

Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 3:30AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

At 324 AM PST, Doppler radar showed bands of showers and isolated thunderstorms moving inland into the coast and valleys in San Diego County and into southwestern Riverside County. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Chula Vista, Moreno Valley, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Temecula, El Cajon, Vista, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa, Lake Elsinore, Poway, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Del Mar, Alpine, Mission Valley, Linda Vista, North Park, and Valley Center.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:28AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation, and 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet elevation. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:28AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet, 6 to 12 inches for 4500 to 6000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:28AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Flood Watch issued February 18 at 2:54AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain and along canyon roads. Debris flows are possible on recent burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:50AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall through today of 4 to 8 inches from 5000 to 6000 feet, 8 to 16 inches from 6000 to 7000 feet, locally exceeding 20 inches above 7500 feet. Snow levels will fall to 3500 to 4500 feet this morning. Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will gust to 65 mph with isolated gusts to 75 mph on the desert mountain slopes are expected. An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow is expected on Thursday along with strong winds. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:50AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches expected through today for elevations below 5500 feet. Strong winds are expected with peak gusts 50 to 60 mph, locally to 75 mph Wednesday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible on Thursday along with strong winds. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:50AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall through today of 4 to 8 inches from 5000 to 6000 feet, 8 to 16 inches from 6000 to 7000 feet, locally exceeding 20 inches above 7500 feet. Snow levels will fall to 3500 to 4500 feet this morning. Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph will gust to 65 mph with isolated gusts to 75 mph on the desert mountain slopes are expected. An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow is expected Thursday along with strong winds. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys. * WHEN...Until 4 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. Isolated gusts to 90 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Deserts. * WHEN...Until 4 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Isolated gusts to 75 mph. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 4 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Isolated gusts to 75 mph * WHERE...Coachella Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * 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 February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 2:46AM PST until February 18 at 8:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 4 inches of additional snow, mainly along the crest. Winds gusting up to 50 mph along Sierra ridgetops. For the Winter Weather Advisory, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 2 inches of additional snow. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with up to 50 mph for wind prone locations along US-395. For the Winter Weather Advisory, valley locations will get up 2 inches, west of Highway 395 up to 6 inches, and west of Highway 89 up to 1 foot. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 4 inches of additional snow, mainly along the crest. Winds gusting up to 50 mph along Sierra ridgetops. For the Winter Weather Advisory, up to 6 inches on the east shore, 6 to 10 inches on the west shore, and up to 18 inches at the crest. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 4 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting up to 50 mph along Sierra ridgetops. For the Winter Weather Advisory, up to 4 inches along and east of Highway 395, 6 to 8 inches west of Highway 395, and up to a foot along the crest. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 4 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting up to 50 mph along Sierra ridgetops. For the Winter Weather Advisory, up to 4 inches along and east of Highway 395, 6 to 8 inches west of Highway 395, and up to a foot along the crest. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:21AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Lingering snow showers through the remainder of today with up to 2 inches of additional snow. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with up to 50 mph for wind prone locations along US-395. For the Winter Weather Advisory, valley locations will get up 2 inches, west of Highway 395 up to 6 inches, and west of Highway 89 up to 1 foot. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 1:55AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Buena Vista, Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, West Side Mountains South of 198, and West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 4 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 1:43AM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Up to an additional 3 feet over the highest peaks. Also, 3 to 6 inches of snow expected down to 3,000 feet and up to 3 inches down to 2,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 1:43AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 4 inches mainly above 3,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grapevine. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 1:43AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Frazier Mountain Communities, Piute Walker Basin, and Tehachapi. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

High Surf Advisory issued February 18 at 1:39AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...High surf of 5 to 9 feet is expected, with sets as high as 11 feet, highest in San Diego County today. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 1:33AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following county, A portion of Northern Los Angeles. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 132 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy showers across the region. Activity will continue through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area, and continue through the overnight hours. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Los Angeles, Acton, Wrightwood, Palmdale, Pearblossom, Llano, Littlerock, Lake Palmdale, Valyermo, Desert View Highlands, Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Waterman and Wrightwood, Castaic Lake, Highway 138 between Llano and the San Bernardino County line, Big Pines, Pyramid Lake and Interstate 5 over the Grapevine. And burn scars across the Flood Advisory area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Surf Advisory issued February 18 at 1:24AM PST until February 20 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with continuing increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 1:15AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Los Angeles and Ventura. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 114 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy showers across the region. Activity will continue through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area, and continue through the overnight hours. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Long Beach, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, Fillmore, Malibu, Ojai, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Van Nuys, Agoura Hills, Santa Clarita, North Hollywood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. And burn scars across the Flood Advisory area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 1:14AM PST until February 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until 600 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 113 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy showers across the region. Activity will continue through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area, and continue through the overnight hours. Rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Carpinteria, Cambria, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Orcutt, Los Alamos and Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park. And, the Gifford and Madre Burn Scars, Lake Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:44AM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Cadiz Basin, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Las Vegas Valley, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:44AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 10 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...Strong winds will impact travelers on Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 as well as Highway 62 and Highway 247.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:37AM PST until February 18 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:37AM PST until February 18 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central La Paz County, Southeastern Imperial County, Parker Valley, Kofa, Yuma, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ this morning to 4 PM MST /3 PM PST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 12:37AM PST until February 18 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Surf of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning time of high tide on Wednesday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.

High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with local sets to 18 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding around high tide on Wednesday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.

High Surf Advisory issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet with local sets to 12 feet, with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding around mid- morning time of high tide on Wednesday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet with local sets to 12 feet, with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding around mid- morning time of high tide on Wednesday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with local sets to 18 feet, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding around high tide on Wednesday morning between 8 AM and 12 PM.

Beach Hazards Statement issued February 17 at 9:19PM PST until February 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around the time of high tide on Wednesday morning between 7 AM and 12 PM.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 17 at 9:15PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Clara Hills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts will encounter dangerously cold conditions over the higher peaks.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 17 at 9:15PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts will encounter dangerously cold conditions over the higher peaks.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 9:15PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, North Bay Interior Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 9:15PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 34 expected in southern Santa Clara county and mid to upper 30s near San Jose. * WHERE...The Santa Cruz Mountains, and The Santa Clara Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:38PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Cold air will continue to move into the region today through Wednesday afternoon with accumulating snowfall expected across areas above 3000 feet in the Santa Lucia range and the mountains of San Benito and eastern Santa Clara Counties. Total snow accumulations range from 4 to 10 inches with the highest peaks reaching accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. If planning travel to the higher elevations of the Central Coast and eastern Santa Clara County, allow extra time to reach your destination safely. * WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to a dusting. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Clara Hills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads, like Hwy 130, and hiking trails. Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 25 to 40 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:38PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Cold air will continue to move into the region today through Wednesday afternoon with accumulating snowfall expected across areas above 3000 feet in the Santa Lucia range and the mountains of San Benito and eastern Santa Clara Counties. Total snow accumulations range from 4 to 10 inches with the highest peaks reaching accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. If planning travel to the higher elevations of the Central Coast and eastern Santa Clara County, allow extra time to reach your destination safely. * WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to 3 inches. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and the highest peaks 15 to 25 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Lucia Mountains and the mountains of San Benito county. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and hiking trails. Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:27PM PST until February 18 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:00PM PST until February 19 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .Rain, snow and small hail showers are expected to diminish tonight and Wednesday with another round of low snow, rain and small hail Wednesday night evening through early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow snow levels falling to 1000 feet Tuesday night. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 17 inches. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:00PM PST until February 19 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .Rain, snow and small hail showers are expected to diminish tonight and Wednesday with another round of low snow, rain and small hail Wednesday night evening through early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches above 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is possible down to 1,000 feet and small hail may create slippery conditions below the snow level.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:00PM PST until February 19 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .Rain, snow and small hail showers are expected to diminish tonight and Wednesday with another round of low snow, rain and small hail Wednesday night evening through early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow elevations above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Snow chains may be required. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are around 2000 feet through Wednesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:00PM PST until February 19 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .Rain, snow and small hail showers are expected to diminish tonight and Wednesday with another round of low snow, rain and small hail Wednesday night evening through early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow snow levels falling to 1000 feet Tuesday night. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Road closures are possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:00PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .Rain, snow and small hail showers are expected to diminish tonight and Wednesday with another round of low snow, rain and small hail Wednesday night evening through early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Widespread small hail showers are occurring, resulting in ice accumulation and extremely slippery driving conditions. Conditions may rapidly change from rain to hail. Snow levels may briefly drop to 500 feet overnight. * WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous due to small hail. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:14PM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow with additional snow accumulations up to 1 foot between 1000 and 3000 feet, 2 to 3 feet above 3000 feet, and up to 4 feet at peaks. Light snowfall accumulations up to an inch below 1000 feet in Shasta County. Winds gusting as high 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, Western Plumas County/Lassen Park, Shasta County, including the city of Redding, and the Coastal Range. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of gusty wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain around 1500 to 2500 feet through Thursday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 1000 feet along the Sierra and below 1000 feet along the southern Cascades and Shasta County in the morning hours. A brief lull in activity is expected during the day on Wednesday.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 1:14PM PST until February 19 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 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...A brief lull in stronger winds is expected on Wednesday, with another round of gusty winds late Wednesday into Thursday.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 12:03PM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 14 inches, but up to 20 inches above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Southern and eastern Siskiyou County. This includes Highways 97 and 89, Interstate 5 south of Weed, Black Butte Summit, Snowman Summit, Dead Horse Summit, Grass Lake Summit and Mt Shasta Ski Park Road. This also includes the communities of Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir, McCloud and Tennant. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected tonight into Wednesday with mostly light accumulations. Cold conditions will cause wet, slushy roads to ice up. Another period of heavier snow is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 12:03PM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches at the valley floors and 1 to 2 ft expected above 4000 ft. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...In western Siskiyou County. This includes all of Highway 96 and 3, and Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd. This also includes the Klamath River and Scott Valleys, the communities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Etna, Greenview, and Callahan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will become lighter and more showery tonight into Wednesday with mostly light accumulations. Wet, slushy roads could turn icy. Another round of heavier snowfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:03PM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches expected above 3000 ft. * WHERE...Central Siskiyou County. Including the locations of...Hilt, Klamath River, Yreka, Weed as well as I-5 and portions of Highways 97, 96 and 3. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Forrest Mountain Summit on state highway 3 at 4100 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will be lighter and more showery tonight into Wednesday with mostly light accumulations. Another round of heavier snowfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:03PM PST until February 19 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, except up to 8 inches over higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Klamath Basin and Winter Rim in Klamath county and Lake County, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, and Modoc County. Including the locations of...Dorris, Macdoel, Tulelake, Adin, Alturas, Canby, Day, Likely, Klamath Falls, Olene, Chemult, Crescent, Beatty, Bly, Sprague River, Adel, Fort Rock, Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Cedar Pass on state highway 239 at 6323 ft. Warner Mountain Summit on state highway 140 at 5850 ft. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will become lighter and more showers tonight into Wednesday with lighter accumulations. A period of heavier snow is expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

Avalanche Warning issued February 17 at 6:11AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

AVWVEF The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the following areas: the Eastern Sierra in Mono County and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County * WHAT...Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center is issuing an avalanche warning due to High Avalanche Danger. * WHERE...Eastern High Sierra between Bishop Pass and Virginia Lakes. * WHEN...Until 7 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are rapidly loading a poor snowpack structure creating widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Consult http://www.esavalanche.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 February 17 at 5:56AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVWREV The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Las Vegas NV - CA-519 (Eastern Sierra in Inyo County) NWS Reno NV - CA-073 (Eastern Sierra in Mono County) * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH and will remain at HIGH until Wednesday morning. * WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range between Virginia Lakes to the north and Bishop Creek to the south. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 6 AM PST to Wednesday 7 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow, combined with strong winds, will produce widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Consult http://www.esavalanche.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 February 17 at 5:19AM 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 exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. 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 February 17 at 5:19AM 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 exists in the backcountry. Large avalanches are expected to occur Tuesday, Tuesday night, and into at least early Wednesday morning across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Highway 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday 5 AM PST to Wednesday 5 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall, weak layers in the existing snowpack, and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. 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.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Eureka CA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Eureka CA on this developing situation.