San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 23 at 6:18AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 8 inches between 7000 to 8500 feet, totals up to 18 inches possible near the crest. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, higher amounts possible near the crest. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 6:18AM PST until November 27 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 8 inches between 7000 to 8500 feet, totals up to 18 inches possible near the crest. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, higher amounts possible near the crest. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM PST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 4:53AM PST until November 23 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County. For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge. * WHEN...Until this 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM PST Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on 01/14/1980. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 23 at 4:37AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible above 4500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow impacting Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 4:37AM PST until November 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible above 4500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow impacting Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 4:04AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 1 to 2 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow for Mono County above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations 10-18 inches, and up to 2 feet in isolated locations near the crest. Southwest winds gusting to 60 mph. Ridgetops gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches below 7000 feet, and 1 to 3 feet possible above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches above 7000 ft, and up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches below 7000 feet and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow for Mono County above 7000 feet. Snow accumulations 10-18 inches, and up to 2 feet in isolated locations near the crest. Southwest winds gusting to 60 mph. Ridgetops gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches below 7000 feet, and 1 to 3 feet possible above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 3:49AM PST until November 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning today, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches above 7000 ft, and up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Southwest winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Ridgetop gusts up to 100 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch late Sunday night to Tuesday, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches below 7000 feet and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 3:44AM PST until November 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 24 inches possible. High elevation snow up to 4 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the Sierra Nevada in central California. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 23 at 3:12AM PST until November 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible mainly above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 17 inches possible for Mount Shasta. Upwards of 5 to 8 inches for Snowmans Summit and Dead Horse Summit on Highway 89. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central Siskiyou County above 4000 feet, including Snowmans Summit and Dead Horse Summit along Highway 89 and Mount Shasta Ski Road. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 3:08AM PST until November 23 at 9:15AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Sonoma County. * WHEN...Until 915 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM PST, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 15 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.05 to 0.2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Cotati, Larkfield-Wikiup, Roseland, South Santa Rosa Cdp and South Santa Rosa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 3:07AM PST until November 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 feet and up to 5 feet along higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads, chain controls and travel delays are likely which will result in very difficult travel at times above 5500 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels today will be around 5000 feet today. Snowfall will decrease in intensity tonight into Sunday afternoon. Heavy snow at times again Monday and Tuesday with snow levels 5500-6000 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 2:09AM PST until November 24 at 5:12AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville affecting Sonoma County. For the Russian River...including Johnsons Beach at Guerneville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Moderate flooding is forecast along the lower Russian River. Numerous businesses and residences in the lowest sections of towns within the reach are expected to flood. In Guerneville Brookside Resort begins to flood. More extensive flooding occurs at Parkers Resort. In Northwood lower Redwood Drive floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 33.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 AM PST Saturday was 33.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.9 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.7 feet on 12/04/1950. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Wind Warning issued November 23 at 1:36AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Downslope winds can create sudden gusts which can result in particularly hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles on sections of Highway 395 near the Sierra foothills in the Owens Valley.

Flood Advisory issued November 23 at 1:25AM PST until November 23 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, Tehama. * WHEN...Until 900 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 117 AM PST, California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding along portions Highway 99 from Chico to Red Bluff. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. - The heaviest precipitation has moved further east, but excess runoff may still result in roadway flooding and rises in small streams. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Red Bluff, Tehama, Gerber-Las Flores, Vina and Los Molinos. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 22 at 8:47PM PST until November 23 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Vina Woodson Bridge affecting Tehama County. Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County. For the Upper Sacramento River...including Tehama Bridge, Vina Woodson Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sacramento River at Vina Woodson Bridge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 183.9 feet, Woodson Bridge Park is closed due to flooding. Water is up to the top steps of the recreation center at Woodson Bridge RV Park and spaces 15-33 begin to take on water on the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PST Friday the stage was 183.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 180.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PST Friday was 183.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 170.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 183.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 183.8 feet on 02/19/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 22 at 8:47PM PST until November 23 at 4:40PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Sacramento River At Vina Woodson Bridge affecting Tehama County. Sacramento River At Tehama Bridge affecting Tehama County. For the Upper Sacramento River...including Tehama Bridge, Vina Woodson Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sacramento River at Tehama Bridge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 210.7 feet, Between 210 and 211 feet the county park becomes inaccessible. At 211 feet water begins to enter Driftwood RV fishing resort on east bank of river and just north of the county park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM PST Friday the stage was 211.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 206.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM PST Friday was 211.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 200.2 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 209.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 210.9 feet on 02/05/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 22 at 5:37PM PST until November 23 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, Siskiyou. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 531 PM PST, Heavy precipitation has occurred over the past few days. Rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will continue to cause minor flooding of urban areas and small streams. Overflowing poor drainage areas will also cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected tonight into Saturday. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Snow levels drop to around 4000 feet by Saturday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir, McCloud Falls, McCloud, Tennant, Pondosa, I 5 Black Butte Summit, Carrick, Edgewood, and Callahan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 22 at 3:50PM PST until November 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Minor flooding is likely for the Susan River, small creeks and streams, and on or near recent burn scars. This does not include the Middle Fork of the Feather or the Pit River in Lassen County. * WHERE...A portion of northeast California, including the following counties, Lassen, Plumas and Sierra. * WHEN...Until noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding along low lying areas near the Susan River in and downstream of Susanville, as well as near other creeks, streams, urban areas. Rock and debris may cover roads especially near or below recent burn areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 332 PM PST, Rounds of high elevation snow and heavy rain are forecast today through Saturday morning before transitioning to snow. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. The Susan River has been rising quickly as of 3 PM PST Friday afternoon and additional rainfall will cause flooding to be likely. The next river forecast update will be around 8 PM PST. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eagle Lake, Termo, Herlong, Beckwourth, Doyle, Blairsden, Plumas Eureka State Park, Graeagle, Chilcoot, Bieber, Sierraville, Nubieber, Stampede Reservoir, Verdi, Susanville, Standish, Janesville, Aspen Grove Campground, Antelope Lake and Spaulding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood For river forecast updates, visit cnrfc.noaa.gov

Flood Advisory issued November 22 at 9:01AM PST until November 23 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 900 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Increasing water levels along streams and creeks with enhanced runoff in the Park Fire burn scar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 901 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 3 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Pulga, Mineral, Brush Creek Rs, Chester, Quincy, Palermo, Shingletown, Glenn, Gridley, East Quincy, Mill Creek, Butte Meadows, Stirling City, Lovelock, De Sabla Powerhouse, Storrie and Forest Ranch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Avalanche Watch issued November 22 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is expected to occur in the backcountry Friday night and may continue through Saturday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Fri 09:00 AM PST to Sat 06:00 AM PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with large amounts of new snow, rain, and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Avalanches large enough to bury people or knock down large trees could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions may occur Friday night and Saturday. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.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.