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High Wind Watch
Issued: 1:17 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Modoc County, including Alturas, Canby, Tionesta, Adin, and along highway 395. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will be blown about. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind hazards will likely occur again Wednesday night into Christmas Day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 1:17 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Modoc County, including Alturas, Canby, Tionesta, Adin, and along highway 395. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will be blown about. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind hazards will likely occur again Wednesday night into Christmas Day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:37 AM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5500 FT IN MODOC COUNTY... * WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. Strong winds will first impact the area overnight into Wednesday morning with south winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Winds will gust as high as 80 mph over high and exposed terrain. South winds ease later Wednesday morning, then increase again late Wednesday night into Thursday, 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Meanwhile, snow levels will remain high through Wednesday (around 6000-7000 ft), lowering to 5000-5500 ft for Wednesday night into Friday. Heavy snow is expected above 5500 ft with snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches. * WHERE...The Warner mountains of Modoc County. This includes Cedar Pass on Highway 395. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight into Wednesday morning, then again late Wednesday night through Thursday. The heaviest snow is expected late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. &&
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