Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
718 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ080-082-083-031215-
/O.EXT.KMFR.WS.W.0001.260104T0000Z-260106T0000Z/
Western Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-North
Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
718 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1043 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ068-069-040000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0001.260103T0600Z-260106T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
1043 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, with 2 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...From 10 PM this evening to 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 6500-7500 feet tonight into
Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon
into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 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.
&&
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For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/
JS
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ101-102-031700-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-
Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Gasquet
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Del Norte County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the
High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ081-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Klamath River, Yreka, Weed,
and Hilt
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...For both the Wind Advisory and the High Wind Warning, the
Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including I-5. The strongest
winds will be from Weed to Grenada on Saturday evening into early
Sunday morning.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the
High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. For the High
Wind Watch, high winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
ORZ022-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/
Curry County Coast-
Including the following locations...Pistol River, Nesika Beach,
Ophir, Brookings, Harbor, and Gold Beach
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Curry County Coast including Brookings, Gold Beach, and
Pistol River as well as portions of Highway 101.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
&&
$$
Storm Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ470-030715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T0700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.260103T0700Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to
16 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt
with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 11 PM PST this evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PST
Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ101-104-109-032100-
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.W.0002.260103T1700Z-260103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.A.0003.260104T1800Z-260104T2200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas
along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation
above ground level is possible in low lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW
at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.5 and 9.7 feet
MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf
may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along
the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino
Coast Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST
Saturday. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge.
High tide is at 10:34 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge.
Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and
after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday
morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, impacts on
sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ103-032100-
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.W.0002.260103T1700Z-260103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.A.0003.260104T1800Z-260104T2200Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas
around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation
above ground level is possible in low lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.9 and 10.2 feet MLLW
at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. is predicted. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large
surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas around
Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above
ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Around Humboldt Bay.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST
Saturday. High tide is at 10:46 AM at the Humboldt Bay North
Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in King
Salmon and the Arcata bottoms, and sections of Highway 101
safety corridors. Shoreline erosion will occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1013 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ350-356-031915-
/O.EXP.KMFR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
1013 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas within 10 nm from shore.
* WHEN... For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM PST this evening to 7
AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1013 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ370-376-031915-
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T1500Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1013 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds increasing to 25 to 40 kt. Gusts up to 50
kt. Seas of 7 to 12 ft this evening building to a very steep
12 to 17 ft overnight into Saturday, then peaking at 18 to 22
ft Saturday afternoon and night.
* WHERE...All areas beyond 10 nm from shore.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
747 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ820-031730-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
747 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 18 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas
15 to 20 ft. Scattered showers. Isolated tstms.
.SUN...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Scattered
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED...N to NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 7 to
13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
743 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ810-031715-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
743 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt. Seas
10 to 17 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 12 to 18 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Scattered
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.MON...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas
7 to 9 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.WED...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 17 to 19 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
743 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ815-031715-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
743 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W. Seas 13 to
19 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 9 to
12 ft.
.MON...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas
10 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ450-030715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-260102T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Storm Watch,
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to
15 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the
Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ470-030715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T0700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.260103T0700Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to
16 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt
with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 11 PM PST this evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PST
Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ272-273-031430-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.260103T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 12
seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 18 ft at 11 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10
to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. Gale
Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Storm Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ450-030715-
/O.EXP.KEKA.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-260102T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Storm Watch,
south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to
15 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the
Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ470-030715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T0700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0001.260103T0700Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
302 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. For the Gale Warning,
south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to
16 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt
with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 11 PM PST this evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PST
Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
718 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
ORZ027-031215-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0001.260104T0000Z-260104T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the following locations...Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
718 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 1
PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and
exposed terrain.
* WHERE...Above 5000 feet in South Central Oregon Cascades,
including Diamond Lake, Crater Lake and highways 62, 138 and 230.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your
commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
&&
$$
Guerrero
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Reno NV
249 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ071-032300-
/O.COR.KREV.WW.Y.0001.260104T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Susanville, Portola, Sierraville,
Westwood, and Loyalton
249 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow mainly above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches with locally up to 12 inches above 5000 feet west of
Highway 395, and 1 to 4 inches above 5000 feet along and east of
Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
MD
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
343 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
ORZ021-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-
343 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...High astronomical tides and an increase in surge
associated with storm systems offshore resulting in minor
coastal flooding at times of high tide.
* WHERE...Coos Bay and estuaries.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low lying roadways may be closed and low lying
property and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest risk of coastal flooding will
be associated with the high tides this morning and early this
afternoon and again Saturday morning into early Saturday
afternoon.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ252-253-031430-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0001.260103T0900Z-260104T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.A.0001.260104T0300Z-260104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 12
seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.
Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ272-273-031430-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0002.260103T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0001.260103T1500Z-260104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 12
seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 14 to 18 ft at 11 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10
to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. Gale
Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
159 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
NVZ004-031200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0001.260103T1200Z-260104T2100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Silver
Springs, Imlay, and Nixon
159 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves
2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
&&
$$
CM
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ101-102-031700-
/O.UPG.KEKA.HW.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-
Including Ft Dick, Klamath, Smith River, Crescent City, and Gasquet
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Del Norte County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the
High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ103-109-031700-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Mendocino Coast-
Including Eureka, Fernbridge, Fort Bragg, McKinleyville, Arcata,
Fieldbrook, Point Arena, Fortuna, Trinidad, Samoa, Rockport, and
Ferndale
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Locally stronger over the higher terrain.
* WHERE...Mendocino Coast and Northern Humboldt Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ105-106-031700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0028.260103T0600Z-260104T0600Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
Including Benbow, Willow Creek, Bull Creek, Dinsmore, Kneeland,
Bridgeville, Garberville, Weitchpec, Shively, Hoopa, Orleans,
Alderpoint, and Pepperwood
947 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Humboldt Interior.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ081-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0001.260103T1800Z-260104T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1800Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the following locations...Klamath River, Yreka, Weed,
and Hilt
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...For both the Wind Advisory and the High Wind Warning, the
Shasta Valley from Weed to Montague including I-5. The strongest
winds will be from Weed to Grenada on Saturday evening into early
Sunday morning.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM PST Saturday. For the
High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. For the High
Wind Watch, high winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ084-085-ORZ029>031-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0002.260103T1800Z-260104T1500Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Modoc County-
Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Tulelake, Altamont, Valley
Falls, Lakeview, Alturas, Midland, Paisley, Davis Creek, Olene,
Klamath Falls, New Pine Creek, Likely, Canby, and Newell
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Gusts may exceed 65 mph over elevated terrain.
* WHERE...In Klamath County, the Klamath Basin including Klamath
Falls, Keno, Midland, Olene, Dairy, Bonanza, Merrill, and Malin.
Terrain in northeast Siskiyou and northwest Modoc counties,
including Tulelake, Newell, and Tionesta. Areas in Lake and
eastern Modoc counties including Summer Lake, Paisley, Valley
Falls, Lakeview, Willow Ranch, Alturas, Canby, and Likely as well
as Highways 31, 395, 140, and 299.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.
&&
$$
Guerrero
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
ORZ026-031300-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T0600Z/
Jackson County-
Including the following locations...Ashland and Medford
906 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY THE SOUTHERN
SECTION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected in the southern section of Jackson County and the Rogue
Valley as well as portions of I-5 in this area. For terrain over
2000 feet, wind gusts may reach 55 mph.
* WHERE...The southern section the Rogue Valley. This also includes
Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and Medford.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1038 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ015-016-066-040000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0001.260103T0600Z-260104T1200Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Northeast
Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Red Bluff, Redding, Paradise, Chico,
Marysville/Yuba City, and Oroville
1038 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast
Foothills.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from
Chico northward.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
For more information, visit us at www.weather.gov/sto/
JS
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
415 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ107-030815-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260106T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain
415 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 5,000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5,000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 12 and 17 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Trinity county. Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain pass may
be impacted.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through
mountain passes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees
and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
JB
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ252-253-031430-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0001.260103T0900Z-260104T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.A.0001.260104T0300Z-260104T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
219 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 12
seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 11 to 16 ft at 13 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.
Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Eureka CA
937 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ101-102-031900-
/O.CON.KEKA.FA.A.0011.260103T1800Z-260105T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coastal Del Norte-Del Norte Interior-
937 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including Del Norte
County.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to locally heavy rainfall into tonight. An
additional 2-4, locally up to 5 inches of total precipitation is
possible through Sunday. There will be breaks in the heavy
precipitation, but heavy rain falling on already saturated ground
will promote flooding impacts. After a brief break on Tuesday,
additional period of moderate to locally heavy precipitation will
arrive on Tuesday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
ZVS
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Eureka CA
937 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ103>106-108>115-031900-
/O.CON.KEKA.FA.A.0011.000000T0000Z-260105T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt
Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Mendocino
Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino
Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino
Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
937 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
areas, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Southern
Trinity
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong
weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall from tonight
through late Sunday. Locally up to 7 inches is expected over the
southwest windward-facing terrain.
- This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river, north of Point
Arena.
- 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.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
234 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
.Periods of moderate to heavy rain may fall this weekend over a
decent snowpack from the Christmas storm system. Rain/snow
elevations will be initially around 6500 to 7000 feet Saturday,
increasing runoff as the snow melts. Flows in rivers may increase
quickly and approach flood levels. Rain/snow elevations are forecast
to drop below 6000 feet Sunday into Monday.
CAZ071-032345-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.260103T1800Z-260106T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Westwood, Sierraville, Portola,
Susanville, and Loyalton
234 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast California, including the following
area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, including the
Susan River near Susanville, and the Middle Fork Feather River
near Portola.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in isolated flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations including poor drainage areas. Rockfalls are also
possible in areas of steep terrain. The Susan River is currently
forecast to reach action stage by midday Saturday, and the Middle
Fork Feather River is currently forecast to reach action stage by
Monday afternoon. However, greater than expected rainfall and/or
delayed transition to snowfall could easily push the Susan and the
Middle Fork Feather rivers higher.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected.
- For river forecast updates: https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov
For flood safety information:
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.
&&
$$
MD
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
925 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
.An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this
evening through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will
bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County,
northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the
Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet.
CAZ013-015>017-063-066-067-040000-
/O.NEW.KSTO.FA.A.0001.260103T0600Z-260106T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-Northern Sacramento
Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Red Bluff, Jackson, Alder Springs,
Redding, Sacramento, Paradise, Shasta Dam, Chico, Grass Valley,
Marysville/Yuba City, and Oroville
925 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in
elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley,
Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa
County, Northeast Foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern
Shasta County.
* WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers,
creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban
areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 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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Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ101-104-109-032100-
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.W.0002.260103T1700Z-260103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.A.0003.260104T1800Z-260104T2200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Southwestern Humboldt-Mendocino Coast-
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas
along the North Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater inundation
above ground level is possible in low lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 8.6 and 8.9 feet MLLW
at the Arena Cove gauge is predicted. Between 9.5 and 9.7 feet
MLLW at the Crescent City tide gauge is predicted. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf
may cause moderate to major flooding in low lying areas along
the Redwood and Mendocino Coast. Up to 1.5 foot of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino
Coast Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST
Saturday. High tide is at 9:51 AM at the Arena Cove tide gauge.
High tide is at 10:34 AM at the Cescent City tide gauge.
Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and
after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday
morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, impacts on
sections of highway 1/101. Shoreline erosion will occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ103-032100-
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.W.0002.260103T1700Z-260103T2100Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.CF.A.0003.260104T1800Z-260104T2200Z/
Northern Humboldt Coast-
1025 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, High astronomical tides
and large surf will cause major flooding in low lying areas
around Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation
above ground level is possible in low lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Between 9.9 and 10.2 feet MLLW
at the north spit tide gauge is predicted. is predicted. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large
surf may cause major flooding in low lying areas around
Humboldt Bay. Up to 1.5 feet of saltwater inundation above
ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Around Humboldt Bay.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM PST
Saturday. High tide is at 10:46 AM at the Humboldt Bay North
Spit tide gauge. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying
property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
These impacts will include, but not limited to, roadways in King
Salmon and the Arcata bottoms, and sections of Highway 101
safety corridors. Shoreline erosion will occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
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Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
555 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
PZZ450-455-470-475-030800-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
555 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT...
Thunderstorms have started to develop over the coastal waters late
this afternoon. Frequent lightning, small hail, and isolated
waterspouts are possible in the strongest cells. Thunderstorms
will continue through the evening and overnight.
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