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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:24 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Additional
snow accumulations between 2 to 10 inches above 8,000 feet.
Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between
1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet.
Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy
snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:24 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Additional
snow accumulations between 2 to 10 inches above 8,000 feet.
Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between
1 to 2 feet at lake level with 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet.
Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy
snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines.

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:32 AM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the
following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern
California, El Dorado and Nevada.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* 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 1027 PM PST, Doppler radar and gauges indicate continued
moderate to heavy rain across the area. This is causing urban
and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas
have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area.
Between 2 and 6 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&



Flood Watch
Issued: 7:25 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe
Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, including
the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson
near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater
Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of
rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow
their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor
drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep
terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the
Susan River near Susanville is expected to exceed action stage and
minor flooding is possible. The Susan River near Susanville may
also experience additional rises mid next week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look
for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV
- 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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