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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1145 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

CAZ107-032200-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260106T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260105T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain
1145 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY ABOVE 5,000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5, 000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity, including Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain pass.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1044 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

CAZ068-069-050000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260106T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Blue Canyon, Chester, and Quincy
1044 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 3 feet above 5000 feet, and 3 to 5
  feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks.
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
  County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday
  morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to lower to 5000 to
  6000 feet this afternoon and Sunday, and further to around 4500 to
  5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on
  Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
227 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

CAZ080-082-083-040000-
/O.CON.KMFR.WS.W.0001.260104T0000Z-260106T0000Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-North
Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
227 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET IN SISKIYOU COUNTY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 5000 feet in Siskiyou County.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 18 inches, with 24 to 36 inches
  for the highest peaks and ridgelines. Winds gusting as high as 60
  mph over high and exposed terrain.

* WHERE...Above 5000 feet in Siskiyou County.
  This includes the following passes or notable locations...
  Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Rd at 5950 ft.
  Mt. Shasta ski park highway at 5462 ft.
  Bunny Flat on Everitt Memorial highway at 6900 ft.
  Grass Lake at Mt. Hebron at 5291 ft.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds
  could cause tree branches to break and fall.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

CAZ072-NVZ002-040000-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe,
Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Truckee, and Stateline
156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000
  feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph
  with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up
  to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday
  morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause
  damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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