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5 of 76Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures in the teens to low 20s expected, with isolated areas in the single ...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Sacramento...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches in the Tahoe Basin, with 12 to 18 inches above 7...
Avalanche Warning
AVWREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalan...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley....
Past Weather Alerts for Placerville
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures in the teens to low 20s expected, with isolated areas in the single digits above 7000 feet. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure. This will especially impact those without power from the recent storm.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northern Sacramento Valley, and Southern 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...Another round of gusty winds arrives late today and continues into Thursday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches in the Tahoe Basin, with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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 morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may produce limited visibility and near whiteout conditions at times.
Avalanche Warning
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 across backcountry terrain. HIGH avalanche danger might continue through the day on Thursday. * 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 or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect until Thursday 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.
Wind Advisory
* 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
* 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.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous during the evening commute and the Saturday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous driving conditions with visibilities lower than 500 feet at times.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Lake Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with up to 3 feet locally on highest peaks. Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches at lake level with up to 16 inches for communities along and west of Highway 89. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 70 mph at times. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, and 2 to 4 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 on Sunday, lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected below 4000 ft, highest in the foothills. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this weekend through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 3 feet above 5000 feet, and 3 to 5 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to lower to 5000 to 6000 feet this afternoon and Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo. * WHEN...Until 300 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1009 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Davis, Rocklin, Woodland, Galt, Auburn, Placerville, Jackson, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Paloma, Rancho Cordova and Lodi. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet with up to 3 feet locally on highest peaks. Snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches at lake level with up to 16 inches for communities along and west of Highway 89. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Avalanche Watch
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 AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger may occur in the backcountry starting late Saturday afternoon or evening, potentially lasting through Sunday night. * 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 applies only backcountry areas, not to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 15:00 PST to Sun 05:00 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. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur in the backcountry. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Avalanche Watch
AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 07:00 PST Sat Jan 03 2026 The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH 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 is expected to rise to HIGH through today. Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow. * 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 Sat 07:00 PST to Sun 07:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme winds will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop within the next 24 hours. Avalanches may run long distances, 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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from Chico northward.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from Chico northward.
Flood Watch
An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this evening through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, with 2 to 5 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet tonight into Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog continues to be observed this morning in the central/southern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley.
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST Monday. For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, especially if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost formation may be inhibited by northerly flow along and west of Interstate 5, or in areas where fog forms early on in the night.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST Monday. For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, especially if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost formation may be inhibited by northerly flow along and west of Interstate 5, or in areas where fog forms early on in the night.
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Elevations below 2000 feet in the Central Sacramento Valley and Motherlode. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, especially if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost formation may be inhibited by northerly flow along and west of Interstate 5, or in areas where fog forms early on in the night.
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Elevations below 2,000 feet in the Motherlode, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost formation may be inhibited by northerly flow along and west of Interstate 5, or in areas where fog forms early on in the night.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow showers. Additional snow accumulations 4-8 inches west of Highway 89 including around Donner and Echo Summits. 2-5 inches for Mt Rose Highway. 1-3 inches for Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph on the ridges, 40 mph in the valleys. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 4500 feet and up to 15 inches at peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures from heavy snow and gusty winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 to 5500 feet today. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy to gusty southerly winds are expected through the afternoon, gradually decreasing by the evening.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter and Yolo. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the advisory area into Friday, resulting in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis, Woodland, Benicia, Rumsey, Maxwell, Suisun City, Dixon, Winters, Gridley, Colusa, Dunnigan, Capay, Zamora, Madison, Cadenasso, Brooks and Tancred. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the advisory area into Friday, resulting in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson and Paloma. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
A series of warm atmospheric rivers will bring moderate to heavy rain to the Valley, foothills, and mountains the week of Christmas. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast into Friday. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
A series of warm atmospheric rivers will bring moderate to heavy rain to the Valley, foothills, and mountains the week of Christmas. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. total accumulations up to a foot between 4500 to 5500 feet. 4 to 8 feet, with locally higher amounts above 5500 feet. Wind gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Localized tree damage, power outages, and low visibility due to the combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 to 5500 feet today through Friday. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.