Cottonwood, CA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cottonwood.

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Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

A major atmospheric river storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain and the potential for major flooding in urban and rural areas late tonight through Friday. Small creeks and streams will rapidly rise and may come out of their banks. More extensive flooding, including flooding of main stem rivers, is forecast later in the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 6 inches of rain is expected to fall tonight and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible Thursday. Over 12 inches of rain possible in the King Range by Thursday, with additional rain expected Friday and Saturday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

A major atmospheric river storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain and the potential for major flooding in urban and rural areas late tonight through Friday. Small creeks and streams will rapidly rise and may come out of their banks. More extensive flooding, including flooding of main stem rivers, is forecast later in the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Northern Lake and Southern Lake. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 5 inches of rain is expected to fall tonight and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 3 inches possible Thursday. Rain expected to continue Friday into the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

A major atmospheric river storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain and the potential for major flooding in urban and rural areas late tonight through Friday. Small creeks and streams will rapidly rise and may come out of their banks. More extensive flooding, including flooding of main stem rivers, is forecast later in the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including Coastal Del Norte and Del Norte Interior. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 3 to 5 inches of rain is expected to fall tonight and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible Thursday. Rain expected to continues Friday and over the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

A major atmospheric river storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain and the potential for major flooding in urban and rural areas late tonight through Friday. Small creeks and streams will rapidly rise and may come out of their banks. More extensive flooding, including flooding of main stem rivers, is forecast later in the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including Southern Trinity, with highest amounts expected to the southwest of South Fork Mtn. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 3 to 6 inches of rain is expected to fall tonight and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible Thursday. Rain expected to continue Friday into the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

A major atmospheric river storm is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain and the potential for major flooding in urban and rural areas late tonight through Friday. Small creeks and streams will rapidly rise and may come out of their banks. More extensive flooding, including flooding of main stem rivers, is forecast later in the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 3 to 5 inches of rain is expected to fall tonight and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible Thursday. Rain expected to continue Friday into the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 1:34PM PST until November 22 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

A major atmospheric river is bringing periods of heavy rainfall and the potential for flooding in urban and rural areas through Friday. Small creeks and streams will see rapid rises and may escape their banks. There is a chance of main stem river flooding later in the week but for now forecasts remain just below flood stage. The town of Brookings could see impacts along the Chetco River when high tides align with the river crest. * WHAT...Flooding caused by continued excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern California including western Siskiyou County, and southwest Oregon including Curry County, Josephine County, Siskiyou Mountains, and Southern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From now through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers and creeks and low-lying or flood-prone areas. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas as storm drains and ditches may become clogged with leaves and other debris. There will be an increased risk of rock fall and landslides on steep slopes and road cuts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 1:06PM PST until November 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet for northwest and west facing beaches with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 12:24PM PST until November 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches above 4500 feet, with locally higher accumulations of 2 to 4 feet over the highest peaks. Additional accumulations of 5 to 10 inches down to around 3500 feet, and down to 3000 feet in Shasta County. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Slick travel conditions expected, with snow covered roads and chain controls likely. The hazardous conditions may impact the Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 3000 to 4000 feet through Wednesday morning, rising to 4000 to 5500 feet by Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 12:20PM PST until November 23 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain with amounts 3 to 6 inches expected and amounts up to 8 inches possible in the foothills. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Central and Northern Sacramento Valley, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through 4 AM PST Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in sharp rises of rivers, creeks, and streams, and ponding of water on roadways and other low-lying locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 12:19PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 12:19PM PST until November 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 12:17PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Northern Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 12:17PM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 12:17PM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.

Red Flag Warning issued November 19 at 11:57AM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...South to South-Southwest winds 25-35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. Wind prone areas may eperience higher gusts. * Humidity...12-25%. * Duration...3-6 hours between 10 AM and 7 PM Wednesday. Isolated high elevation areas may start earlier in the morning. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 2:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected along shore and up to 75 mph along high ridges. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected along shore and in the Eel River Delta. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges, exposed coastal headlands, and along the Eel River Delta.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior along exposed ridges. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible along the highest ridges of the King Range. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Mendocino Coast, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 11:30AM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 10:49AM PST until November 23 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...The National Weather Service in Eureka CA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in California... Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone. For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock. At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was -0.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 10:48AM PST until November 23 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The North Bay. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Intense rainfall is expected in the North Bay with the first significant atmospheric river of the season. Rainfall totals from Wednesday and Thursday range from 3-7" in the valleys to 6-10" in the higher elevations. Additional rainfall of 2-4" is expected Friday into Saturday, increasing flooding concerns. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 10:45AM PST until November 21 at 6:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The North Bay, San Francisco, and San Francisco Bay Shoreline. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The combination of wind and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:37AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected southern Shasta Valley. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 18 inches. South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Shasta Valley in Central Siskiyou County, including Interstate 5 and Highway 97 near Weed. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:37AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches with up to 2 feet over higher mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over higher exposed terrain. * WHERE...Portions of western Siskiyou County above 3500 feet through tonight, including Etna Summit and Scott Mountain Pass. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact Tuesday evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue to fall through tonight. Snow levels near 6000 feet late Sunday afternoon will fall rapidly during Sunday evening, then remain around 3000 feet through Monday evening.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:37AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over high exposed terrain. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:37AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 36 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over high exposed terrain. * WHERE...North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 3:26AM PST until November 20 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...The Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou COunty, including Weed, Grenada, Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 97. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or damaged.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 3:26AM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties and far eastern Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart mountains, and portions of Highways 395, 31, and 140. Northeast Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 39, and 139. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 11:09PM PST until November 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 to 5 inches with up to 6-8 inches west of Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are projected to rise up to near 7000 to 7500 feet after 10pm on Wednesday, which will limit additional snow totals. Roads will remain slick and wet with additional rainfall.

Avalanche Warning issued November 18 at 10:44PM PST by NWS Medford OR

AVWMFR The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Medford OR - CAZ082 (South Central Siskiyou County). * WHAT...An exceptionally powerful atmospheric river will impact the Mount Shasta region. Prolonged periods of heavy snowfall, along with rain-on-snow will create high avalanche danger. * WHERE...Avalanche terrain of Mount Shasta, Castle Lake, the Eddy Mountains, and Ash Creek Butte area east of Mount Shasta. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 12:00 PST to Thu 12:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Intense rainfall and multiple feet of new snow will produce large and destructive avalanches. These avalanches may run long distances into flat terrain, valley floors, and mature forests. In addition, debris flows are possible out of Mount Shasta drainages such as Cascade Gulch, Ash Creek, and Mud Creek. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. Recreational users without backcountry avalanche skills are advised to stay out of the backcountry. Deep snow conditions exist. Consult http://shastaavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.