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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:46 PM Apr. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 6500 feet with up to 10 inches along highest mountain peaks. Additional 1 to 3 inches of snow possible at lake level, highest on the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights may reach up to 3 feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow bands could result in locally greater snow totals. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra crest today and Wednesday afternoons. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:28 PM Apr. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, Placer, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne and Yolo. * WHEN...Until 730 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 PM PDT, Doppler radar and rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Local emergency managers reported flooding. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Potential for isolated mud or rock slides in the foothills as the line of storms moves eastward. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen in the last 6 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Rocklin, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson, Paloma, El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks, Cameron Park and Carmichael. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
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