Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Wednesday to 10 am
PST Friday above 6500 feet... 

* what... heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible, including during the evening commute on Wednesday.
  Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Snow accumulations
  of 4 to 8 inches, locally up to 12 inches possible Wednesday
  afternoon through Thursday morning. Snow accumulations of 5 to
  10 inches, locally up to 15 inches possible Thursday afternoon
  through Friday morning. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18
  inches, with localized amounts at around 24 inches, are 
  expected.

* Where... western Plumas County/Lassen park and West Slope 
  northern Sierra Nevada.

* When... noon Wednesday to 10 am Friday.

* Additional details... be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times with wind gusts to 60 mph over higher 
  terrain.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.The latest Road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Friday morning for the Camp, Carr, Delta, hirz, and the Mendocino
complex wildfire burn areas... 

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* the Camp fire wildfire in Butte County, the Carr, Delta and 
  hirz wildfires in Shasta County and the Mendocino complex in 
  Lake County burn areas in northern California.

* From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning

* flash floods and debris flows will be a particular threat in the
  wildfire burn areas mentioned above. Heavy rainfall at times is
  possible over the burn areas. 
 
* Those traveling or in the areas along Interstate 5 and Highway
  299 in the western portion of Shasta County, and along portions
  of Highway 70 and the Skyway in Butte County should be alert for
  possible Road problems due to flooding, rock, and debris flows.

* The storm will be accompanied by winds gusting up to 30 to 40
  mph, especially Thursday afternoon and evening. These could 
  potentially bring down fire damaged trees.

  Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

This could quickly become a dangerous situation. Residents,
emergency responders, persons traveling within the burn area
should remain alert and take action should heavy rain develop.

A Flash Flood Watch for a burn area means that conditions may
develop that lead to flash floods, Rockslides, and/or debris
flows.


Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

This could quickly become a dangerous situation. Residents,
emergency responders, persons traveling within the burn area 
should remain alert and take action should heavy rain develop.

A Flash Flood Watch for a burn area means that conditions may
develop that lead to flash floods, Rockslides, and/or debris 
flows.


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... Major change to winter weather forecast for the Holiday
weekend... 

A major change in the weather pattern is coming to norcal this
week impacting Holiday travel. A series of winter like storms 
will plow through norcal bringing rain and mountain snow to the 
region. The first system is set to arrive late Tuesday night
pushing through the north state Wednesday and Wednesday night.
Another system will move though late Thursday and Thursday night
with one last system pushing through on Friday. 

Snowfall over the Sierra and debris flow over the recent norcal
fires are a major concern with these weather systems and hazard 
watches have been issued for these impacts. 

This change in the weather pattern will bring other impacts as
well. The accumulation of dirt and oils on the roadways will
produce very slick conditions especially early on in this wet
period Tuesday night and Wednesday. The Wednesday evening commute
and Thanksgiving travel period will likely see increased traffic
accidents due to the slick roadways and motorists should use extra
caution. As rainfall accumulates over the Holiday weekend, 
ponding water will be possible where storm drains have been 
clogged by leaves and other debris. In addition to the rainfall,
the weather system passing through norcal late Thursday will bring
gusty south winds. The northern Sacramento Valley could see wind
gusts up to 40 or 45 mph with gusts to over 60 mph over the higher
Sierra. Downed tree limbs, blowing objects, and difficult driving
will be a concern during this late Thursday through Friday time
period. Use extra care while traveling this Holiday weekend as
many weather related hazards will be present that have not been a
concern for the last several months. 

Conditions will begin to improve on Sunday with a return to drier
weather expected early next week.

Mcsmith


418 am PST Tue Nov 20 2018

... Major change to winter weather forecast for the Holiday
weekend... 

A major change in the weather pattern is coming to norcal this
week impacting Holiday travel. A series of winter like storms 
will plow through norcal bringing rain and mountain snow to the 
region. The first system is set to arrive late Tuesday night
pushing through the north state Wednesday and Wednesday night.
Another system will move though late Thursday and Thursday night
with one last system pushing through on Friday. 

Snowfall over the Sierra and debris flow over the recent norcal
fires are a major concern with these weather systems and hazard 
watches have been issued for these impacts. 

This change in the weather pattern will bring other impacts as
well. The accumulation of dirt and oils on the roadways will
produce very slick conditions especially early on in this wet
period Tuesday night and Wednesday. The Wednesday evening commute
and Thanksgiving travel period will likely see increased traffic
accidents due to the slick roadways and motorists should use extra
caution. As rainfall accumulates over the Holiday weekend, 
ponding water will be possible where storm drains have been 
clogged by leaves and other debris. In addition to the rainfall,
the weather system passing through norcal late Thursday will bring
gusty south winds. The northern Sacramento Valley could see wind
gusts up to 40 or 45 mph with gusts to over 60 mph over the higher
Sierra. Downed tree limbs, blowing objects, and difficult driving
will be a concern during this late Thursday through Friday time
period. Use extra care while traveling this Holiday weekend as
many weather related hazards will be present that have not been a
concern for the last several months. 

Conditions will begin to improve on Sunday with a return to drier
weather expected early next week.

Mcsmith

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Friday morning for the Camp, Carr, Delta, hirz, and the Mendocino
complex wildfire burn areas... 

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* the Camp fire wildfire in Butte County, the Carr, Delta and 
  hirz wildfires in Shasta County and the Mendocino complex in 
  Lake County burn areas in northern California.

* From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning

* flash floods and debris flows will be a particular threat in the
  wildfire burn areas mentioned above. Heavy rainfall at times is
  possible over the burn areas. 
 
* Those traveling or in the areas along Interstate 5 and Highway
  299 in the western portion of Shasta County, and along portions
  of Highway 70 and the Skyway in Butte County should be alert for
  possible Road problems due to flooding, rock, and debris flows.

* The storm will be accompanied by winds gusting up to 30 to 40
  mph, especially Thursday afternoon and evening. These could 
  potentially bring down fire damaged trees.

  Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

This could quickly become a dangerous situation. Residents,
emergency responders, persons traveling within the burn area
should remain alert and take action should heavy rain develop.

A Flash Flood Watch for a burn area means that conditions may
develop that lead to flash floods, Rockslides, and/or debris
flows.


Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

This could quickly become a dangerous situation. Residents,
emergency responders, persons traveling within the burn area 
should remain alert and take action should heavy rain develop.

A Flash Flood Watch for a burn area means that conditions may
develop that lead to flash floods, Rockslides, and/or debris 
flows.


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