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Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:44 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, El Dorado and Nevada. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 340 PM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain and flooded streams and creeks in the advisory area. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include...Auburn, Blue Canyon, Baxter, Cisco, Soda Springs, Lake Of The Pines, Colfax, Sugar Pine, Emigrant Gap, Lake Spaulding, Iowa Hill, Chiquita Lake, Foresthill, Sugarbowl Ski Resort, Weimar, Kingvale, Meadow Lake, Georgetown, Soda Springs Ski Area and Donner Peak. - 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 8:55 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulation amounts uncertain at this time but may range from around a foot at 5500 feet and 3 to 6 feet with locally higher amounts at 6500 feet and above. Winds could gust as high as 55 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:50 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 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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