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Location: Chester, CA
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 8:07 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulation amounts uncertain at this
time but may range from around a foot at 5500 feet and up 4 feet
at highest elevations. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road
closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and
heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will remain near or above
pass level through Tuesday, then drop to around 5500 feet during
the day Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:24 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH NEXT FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From Saturday afternoon through next 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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