Santa Ynez 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 Santa Ynez.

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Winter Storm Warning issued November 23 at 11:37AM 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 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.

Flood Advisory issued November 23 at 10:40AM PST until November 23 at 1:45PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, northwestern Alameda and central Contra Costa. * WHEN...Until 145 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1040 AM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oakland, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond, Antioch, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Pittsburg, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Clayton, Piedmont, Emeryville, Waldon and Moraga Town. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued November 23 at 9:46AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust may result in locally reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected across the southern portions of Death Valley National Park and northwest San Bernardino County.

High Wind Warning issued November 23 at 9:46AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Winds will likely peak through 4 PM today before gradually decreasing overnight. * 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 9:17AM PST until November 23 at 3:15PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding is ongoing. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following county, central Sonoma. * WHEN...Until 315 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 914 AM PST, river gauge reports indicate minor to moderate flood. Between 10 and 20 inches of rain have fallen since Wednesday. - The vast majority of the rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible over the area but shouldn't contribute to any significant additional flooding impact. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Forestville and Graton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 23 at 8:57AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 400 PM 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 851 AM PST, storm reports and automated rain gauges have indicated heavy rain has fallen. 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

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 8:44AM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM 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 34.0 feet, In Guerneville flooding begins at Johnsons Resort, Parkers Resort, Creekside Resort and Riverside Park. In Northwood lower Redwood Drive begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 34.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM PST Saturday was 34.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.7 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - 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

Flood Warning issued November 23 at 7:59AM PST until November 24 at 12:40AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. * WHERE...Sacramento River at Vina Woodson Bridge. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * 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 7:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 183.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 180.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM PST Saturday was 183.4 feet. - Forecast...Forecast to fall below monitor stage of 180.0 FT this afternoon then forecast to recede to near 170.5 FT early Monday morning. * Impact...Near 184.9 feet, South Avenue starts to flood east of the river. Near 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. Near 185.9 feet, South Avenue is flooded and closed. The Woodson Bridge RV Park office and spaces 1-14, 34-52, and 62-72 start to flood. Near 188.9 feet, Water leaves the established river channel and floods low lying areas along the Sacramento River. Woodson Bridge RV Park is completely impacted and closed. Near 189.9 feet, Extensive flooding is occurring. The Corning to Vina Road (South Avenue) is closed due to flooding. Water pools in orchards and on agricultural land on the east flood plain along the road. Woodson Bridge Park and the Driftwood RV Fishing Resort are flooded. - 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 23 at 7:59AM PST until November 24 at 1:30AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 206.7 feet, Water into rv park on east side of river. Tires of trailers get wet. At 209.7 feet, Flood stage - Road inside trailer park and turn around site under RR tracks (Tehama/Vina road) become impassible. Water is into area around structures on east side of river. No structural damage. Sheriff's office issues advisory. Makes sure Pelhams Bay, Snug Harbor, River Inn (small trailer parks all in a row on east side of river north of bridge) know of advisory. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 209.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 206.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM PST Saturday was 211.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 201.2 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 209.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 210.1 feet on 12/29/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

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 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.

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.