Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...A series of storms will bring periods of snow, heavy at times,
across portions of Northern California...
.A series of systems will produce periods of moderate to heavy
snow through Thursday. Snow levels of around 3500 feet today and
tonight will rise as a stronger and wetter system arrives
Wednesday, bringing the potential for heavy, wet snowfall above
4500 feet into Thursday. Additionally, gusty winds are possible
across the higher elevations of Siskiyou County. Winter Storm
Warning conditions are expected in elevations above 5500 feet.
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South Central Siskiyou County-
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY ABOVE
5500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and snow expected. Warning snow accumulations
30 to 40 inches. Advisory snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches
with localized amounts to 20 inches.
* WHERE...Warning is for elevations above 5500 feet including
Mount Shasta Ski Park and Everitt Memorial Highway. Advisory is
for elevations generally between 4000 feet and 5500 feet
including including Highway 89 at Snowmans Summit and Dead Horse
Summit.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected above 5500
feet Wednesday afternoon and evening. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible in the Warning area with occasional
blizzard conditions possible. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage. Travel will be difficult in the Advisory
area.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* Travel is strongly discouraged in the Warning area because of
dangerous conditions.
* If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets,
food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.
* The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
* A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is and
poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Heavy mountain snows to impact the area through Friday morning
with Blizzard Conditions at times...
.A pair of weather systems will move through the region spreading
heavy snowfall accumulations to the Sierra Nevada and Southern
Cascades. The winter storm currently moving through should wind
down by late Wednesday morning with a brief lull ahead of the
more impactful disturbance. The trailing system arriving
Wednesday evening could produce several feet of snowfall
accompanied by high winds leading to blizzard/whiteout
conditions. Travel will be dangerous to nearly impossible, and is
strongly discouraged.
CAZ068-161215-
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Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE
3500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to
impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible.
Additional snow accumulations of 28 to 32 inches, with localized
amounts up to 96 inches, are expected through Friday morning.
Above 3500 feet 4 to 9 inches are expected tonight.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Heavy mountain snows to impact the area through Friday morning
with Blizzard Conditions at times...
.A pair of weather systems will move through the region spreading
heavy snowfall accumulations to the Sierra Nevada and Southern
Cascades. The winter storm currently moving through should wind
down by late Wednesday morning with a brief lull ahead of the
more impactful disturbance. The trailing system arriving
Wednesday evening could produce several feet of snowfall
accompanied by high winds leading to blizzard/whiteout
conditions. Travel will be dangerous to nearly impossible, and is
strongly discouraged.
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/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0003.190116T1200Z-190118T1200Z/
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Snow occurring
above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the evening commute on Thursday. Tree
branches could fall as well. Above 5000 feet, total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to
20 inches, are expected. Above 4000 feet, additional snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6
inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM
Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. 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.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ071-170400-
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/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190117T0000Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* CHANGES...No changes.
* WHAT...Until 4 PM Wednesday: Moderate snow expected above 5000
feet. Accumulations will generally be up to 6 inches north and
east of Susanville including Highway 395, with 6 to 12 inches
west and south of Susanville including Highways 36 and 44. Up to
2 inches will be possible below 5000 feet including Susanville.
Wednesday and Thursday: Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet.
Accumulations will generally be 4 to 10 inches north and east of
Susanville including Highway 395, with 10 to 20 inches west and
south of Susanville including Highways 36 and 44. Up to 2 inches
will be possible below 5000 feet including Susanville.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 4
AM PST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST
Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive
tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
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High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190117T0900Z-190118T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
Including the cities of Port Orford, Brookings, and Harbor
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible.
* Timing...Winds will increase Wednesday afternoon and evening,
reaching a peak Thursday afternoon.
* Locations include...The southern Oregon coast between cape
Blanco and Brookings, including Port Orford, Nesika Beach,
Humbug Mountain, Brookings, and especially headlands and exposed
portions of Highway 101.
* Impacts...Driving could be hazardous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Trees and powerlines may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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/O.NEW.KMFR.HW.W.0003.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the city of Weed
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
* Timing...Winds will increase through Wednesday, reaching a peak
Wednesday evening before decreasing overnight.
* Locations include...Much of the Shasta valley, including Weed,
Gazelle, and Montague, and portions of Interstate 5 between
Yreka and Weed.
* Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about
or damaged. Trees and powerlines could be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Travel will be
impacted, especially for high profile vehicles.
&&
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High Surf Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
850 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
ORZ021-022-162300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.W.0001.190117T1500Z-190119T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
850 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM
PST FRIDAY...
* Waves and Surf...West-southwest swell and south wind waves will
combine to produce breaking waves of 28 to 32 feet along
southern Oregon beaches.
* Timing...Developing early Thursday morning and peaking late
morning into Thursday evening. Dangerous surf will then
continue into Friday afternoon.
* Impacts...Bar crossings and the surf zone will be very
hazardous due to strong currents and breaking waves. Very
large waves will run up much higher on the beaches than
normal. These powerful waves can sweep people off jetties and
other exposed rocks. They can also easily move large logs and
other beach debris.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
223 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
223 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM THURSDAY...
* WAVES AND SURF...Breaking waves rapidly building to over 30 feet
with the highest surf along west and southwest facing beaches.
* TIMING...Early Thursday morning into Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to
increased wave run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing
over large rocks and jetties. These large waves can be erratic
and unpredictable. Use extra caution near the surf zone as these
large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid
and turbulent ocean water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged
to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat
subsides. Please contact the U.S. Coast Guard for information
regarding harbor and bar closures. Minor coastal flooding is
possible during the morning high tide on Thursday between 700 AM
and 900 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline resulting in beach erosion. Stay far
back from the surf and do not enter areas flooded by the waves.
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Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0004.190117T1200Z-190118T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...Southeast 15-20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt Wednesday. Wind
becoming southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Wednesday
night. Strongest winds near Coast Range gaps. On Thursday, South
winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 knots.
* SEAS...Building to 10 to 12 feet tonight and Wednesday. Then
further building into the mid teens Wednesday night then
peaking around 19 to 21 feet Thursday.
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0004.190117T0000Z-190118T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WINDS...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots Wednesday afternoon with
gusts up to 35 knots by late afternoon. Wind increasing to
South 25 to 35 knots late Wednesday night and continuing
Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* SEAS...10 to 12 feet tonight and Wednesday. Then further
building into the mid to upper teens late Wednesday then peaking
around 20 to 25 feet Thursday.
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
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Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ470-161245-
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/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WAVES...Steep SE waves at 10 ft. Steep seas are expected to
continue to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and evening in
response to strong south winds.
* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt on Wednesday. Isolated gusts around 50
kt possible.
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ810-161615-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 nm and 150 nm offshore-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SE 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft. Scattered TSTMs. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Chance
of rain, then scattered showers.
.THU...S winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming SW. Seas 21 to 28 ft.
Scattered showers and scattered TSTMs.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 22 to 29 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming S 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to
22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to
18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 9 to 10 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
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.
PZZ815-161615-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 nm and 150 nm
offshore-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
Scattered showers and TSTMs.
.WED...S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SE 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to
18 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. Chance
of rain, then scattered showers.
.THU...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 23 to
32 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 22 to 31 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
11 to 16 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 8 to 10 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ820-161615-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 nm and 150 nm
offshore-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Scattered
showers and TSTMs.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 35 to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, building to 13 to 19 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft,
building to 16 to 26 ft. Chance of rain, then scattered showers
and TSTMs.
.THU...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W. Seas 25 to 32 ft.
Scattered showers and TSTMs.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 18 to 28 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SUN...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 9 to
12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
.South winds and seas will increase today into Wednesday. Gale
force south winds will develop Wednesday night and continue into
Thursday. Very heavy west swell will develop Thursday, making for
chaotic seas.
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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-
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South 20 to 30 knots late this morning through
Wednesday morning with gusts to 35 knots. South winds
increasing to 30 to 40 knots Wednesday afternoon through
Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* Seas...Increasing south wind waves with seas of 10 to 14 feet
this evening through Wednesday morning. Seas becoming chaotic
Wednesday afternoon and building to 25 to 30 feet by early
Thursday morning.
* Areas affected...All areas. For Thursday, gales will be located
north of Cape Blanco.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.
&&
Smith
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http://www.weather.gov/medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
.South winds and seas will increase today into Wednesday. Gale
force south winds will develop Wednesday night and continue into
Thursday. Very heavy west swell will develop Thursday, making for
chaotic seas.
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/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0005.190116T2100Z-190118T0600Z/
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-
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35
knots tonight into Wednesday. South winds increasing to 30 to
40 knots Wednesday night into Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* Seas...Increasing south wind waves with seas of 8 to 12 feet
this evening through Wednesday. Seas becoming chaotic
Wednesday night and building to 23 to 28 feet by early
Thursday morning.
* Areas affected...All areas. For Thursday, gales will be located
north of Cape Blanco.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...A series of storms will bring periods of snow, heavy at times,
across portions of Northern California...
.A series of systems will produce periods of moderate to heavy
snow through Thursday. Snow levels of around 3500 feet today and
tonight will rise as a stronger and wetter system arrives
Wednesday, bringing the potential for heavy, wet snowfall above
4500 feet into Thursday. Additionally, gusty winds are possible
across the higher elevations of Siskiyou County. Winter Storm
Warning conditions are expected in elevations above 5500 feet.
CAZ080-081-083-161400-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.190116T0600Z-190118T0600Z/
Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Bray and Tennant
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
inches at the passes, with up to 30 inches possible at higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of Siskiyou county above roughly 4000 feet,
including Tennant, Highway 97 at Grass Lake, Highway 3 at Scott
Mountain Pass, and Sawyers Bar Road at Etna Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult or hazardous
due to snow covered and icy roads. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning or evening commutes. Gusty winds
could cause tree damage, drifting, and significantly reduced
visibilities.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
* Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and
limited visibilities.
* See http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for latest road conditions.
* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...A series of storms will bring periods of snow, heavy at times,
across portions of Northern California...
.A series of systems will produce periods of moderate to heavy
snow through Thursday. Snow levels of around 3500 feet today and
tonight will rise as a stronger and wetter system arrives
Wednesday, bringing the potential for heavy, wet snowfall above
4500 feet into Thursday. Additionally, gusty winds are possible
across the higher elevations of Siskiyou County. Winter Storm
Warning conditions are expected in elevations above 5500 feet.
CAZ082-161400-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WS.W.0002.190116T0600Z-190118T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0003.190116T0600Z-190118T0600Z/
South Central Siskiyou County-
947 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY ABOVE
5500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and snow expected. Warning snow accumulations
30 to 40 inches. Advisory snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches
with localized amounts to 20 inches.
* WHERE...Warning is for elevations above 5500 feet including
Mount Shasta Ski Park and Everitt Memorial Highway. Advisory is
for elevations generally between 4000 feet and 5500 feet
including including Highway 89 at Snowmans Summit and Dead Horse
Summit.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected above 5500
feet Wednesday afternoon and evening. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible in the Warning area with occasional
blizzard conditions possible. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage. Travel will be difficult in the Advisory
area.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* Travel is strongly discouraged in the Warning area because of
dangerous conditions.
* If you must travel, keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets,
food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.
* The safest place during a winter storm is indoors.
* A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is and
poses a threat to life and property. Take protective action now.
* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Heavy mountain snows to impact the area through Friday morning
with Blizzard Conditions at times...
.A pair of weather systems will move through the region spreading
heavy snowfall accumulations to the Sierra Nevada and Southern
Cascades. The winter storm currently moving through should wind
down by late Wednesday morning with a brief lull ahead of the
more impactful disturbance. The trailing system arriving
Wednesday evening could produce several feet of snowfall
accompanied by high winds leading to blizzard/whiteout
conditions. Travel will be dangerous to nearly impossible, and is
strongly discouraged.
CAZ014-161215-
/O.CAN.KSTO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190118T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0003.190116T0413Z-190116T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0003.190116T1200Z-190118T1200Z/
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Snow occurring
above 4000 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the evening commute on Thursday. Tree
branches could fall as well. Above 5000 feet, total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to
20 inches, are expected. Above 4000 feet, additional snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6
inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM
Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. 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.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Heavy mountain snows to impact the area through Friday morning
with Blizzard Conditions at times...
.A pair of weather systems will move through the region spreading
heavy snowfall accumulations to the Sierra Nevada and Southern
Cascades. The winter storm currently moving through should wind
down by late Wednesday morning with a brief lull ahead of the
more impactful disturbance. The trailing system arriving
Wednesday evening could produce several feet of snowfall
accompanied by high winds leading to blizzard/whiteout
conditions. Travel will be dangerous to nearly impossible, and is
strongly discouraged.
CAZ013-161200-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WW.Y.0003.190116T0413Z-190116T1200Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
813 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized
amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.
* WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ070-NVZ005-161500-
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190116T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire,
and Gerlach
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* CHANGES...No changes.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches.
* WHERE...Surprise Valley California.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions are expected to
deteriorate Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
http://www.weather.gov/reno
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ071-170400-
/O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0002.190117T0000Z-190118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190117T0000Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola and Susanville
755 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* CHANGES...No changes.
* WHAT...Until 4 PM Wednesday: Moderate snow expected above 5000
feet. Accumulations will generally be up to 6 inches north and
east of Susanville including Highway 395, with 6 to 12 inches
west and south of Susanville including Highways 36 and 44. Up to
2 inches will be possible below 5000 feet including Susanville.
Wednesday and Thursday: Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet.
Accumulations will generally be 4 to 10 inches north and east of
Susanville including Highway 395, with 10 to 20 inches west and
south of Susanville including Highways 36 and 44. Up to 2 inches
will be possible below 5000 feet including Susanville.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to 4
AM PST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST
Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive
tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ270-275-161900-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0003.190116T0600Z-190117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0004.190117T0000Z-190118T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM
PST THURSDAY...
* WINDS...Southeast wind 20 to 25 knots Wednesday afternoon with
gusts up to 35 knots by late afternoon. Wind increasing to
South 25 to 35 knots late Wednesday night and continuing
Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* SEAS...10 to 12 feet tonight and Wednesday. Then further
building into the mid to upper teens late Wednesday then peaking
around 20 to 25 feet Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ250-255-161900-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0003.190116T0600Z-190117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0004.190117T0000Z-190118T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0004.190117T1200Z-190118T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
953 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...Southeast 15-20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt Wednesday. Wind
becoming southeast 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt Wednesday
night. Strongest winds near Coast Range gaps. On Thursday, South
winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 knots.
* SEAS...Building to 10 to 12 feet tonight and Wednesday. Then
further building into the mid teens Wednesday night then
peaking around 19 to 21 feet Thursday.
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ470-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190116T1700Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0004.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WAVES...Steep SE waves at 10 ft. Steep seas are expected to
continue to build to 15 to 18 ft Wed afternoon and evening in
response to strong south winds.
* WINDS...S 30 to 40 kt on Wednesday. Isolated gusts around 50
kt possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ450-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WINDS...possible gusts to 40 kt on Wed.
* Waves/seas...Large westerly swell is expected to build to 20
to 25 ft on Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Watch is issued when the risk of hazardous seas
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
.South winds and seas will increase today into Wednesday. Gale
force south winds will develop Wednesday night and continue into
Thursday. Very heavy west swell will develop Thursday, making for
chaotic seas.
PZZ370-376-161200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190116T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0004.190116T1800Z-190118T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0005.190116T2100Z-190118T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South 20 to 30 knots late this morning through
Wednesday morning with gusts to 35 knots. South winds
increasing to 30 to 40 knots Wednesday afternoon through
Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* Seas...Increasing south wind waves with seas of 10 to 14 feet
this evening through Wednesday morning. Seas becoming chaotic
Wednesday afternoon and building to 25 to 30 feet by early
Thursday morning.
* Areas affected...All areas. For Thursday, gales will be located
north of Cape Blanco.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.
&&
Smith
$$
http://www.weather.gov/medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
.South winds and seas will increase today into Wednesday. Gale
force south winds will develop Wednesday night and continue into
Thursday. Very heavy west swell will develop Thursday, making for
chaotic seas.
PZZ350-356-161200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0005.190116T0000Z-190116T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.GL.A.0004.190116T1800Z-190118T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0005.190116T2100Z-190118T0600Z/
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-
215 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST
Thursday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35
knots tonight into Wednesday. South winds increasing to 30 to
40 knots Wednesday night into Thursday with gusts to 45 knots.
* Seas...Increasing south wind waves with seas of 8 to 12 feet
this evening through Wednesday. Seas becoming chaotic
Wednesday night and building to 23 to 28 feet by early
Thursday morning.
* Areas affected...All areas. For Thursday, gales will be located
north of Cape Blanco.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that winds and seas will create a
potential hazard to smaller vessels and inexperienced mariners.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Strong winds expected Wednesday afternoon and evening...
.A strong cold front will approach the northwest California coast
on Wednesday, with south-southeast winds increasing Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Winds will be especially strong over
exposed higher elevations. Sustained winds over these areas will
reach 35 to 45 mph at times, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Southerly winds in the wake of the cold front on Thursday will
remain strong and gusty, but will drop below advisory criteria.
CAZ102-105-106-110-112-113-161215-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0003.190116T2100Z-190117T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Kneeland, Fickle Hill, the Bald Hills in
Redwood National Park and the mountainous terrain above 1,500
feet surrounding Gasquet, Orleans, Willow Creek, Garberville,
Bridgeville, Leggett, Laytonville, Willits, Boonville, Comptche,
Ukiah, Hopland.
* HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Exposed high-elevation portions of Hwy
36...Hwy 96...Hwy 101...Hwy 128...Hwy 199...Hwy 299.
* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Strong winds expected Wednesday afternoon and evening...
.A strong cold front will approach the northwest California coast
on Wednesday, with south-southeast winds increasing Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Winds will be especially strong over
exposed higher elevations. Sustained winds over these areas will
reach 35 to 45 mph at times, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Southerly winds in the wake of the cold front on Thursday will
remain strong and gusty, but will drop below advisory criteria.
CAZ107-108-111-161215-
/O.CON.KEKA.WI.Y.0003.190116T2100Z-190117T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
* WINDS...Southerly 25 to 25 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE...exposed mountainous terrain surrounding
Weaverville, Burnt Ranch, Trinity Center, Hayfork, Ruth, Covelo.
* HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...Highway 3, Highway 36, Highway 128.
* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Strong winds expected Wednesday afternoon and evening...
.A strong cold front will approach the northwest California coast
on Wednesday, with south-southeast winds increasing Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Winds will be especially strong over
exposed higher elevations. Sustained winds over these areas will
reach 35 to 45 mph at times, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Southerly winds in the wake of the cold front on Thursday will
remain strong and gusty, but will drop below advisory criteria.
CAZ101-103-104-109-161215-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WI.Y.0003.190116T2200Z-190117T0400Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
224 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PST Wednesday.
* WINDS...south 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE...Crescent City, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna,
Ettersberg, Fort Bragg, Point Arena.
* HIGHWAYS IMPACTED...101.
* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...visit
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ085-ORZ030-031-161200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.HW.A.0003.190117T0000Z-190118T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/
Modoc County-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Likely, Beatty, Bly, Adel, Lakeview,
and Valley Falls
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph
possible.
* Timing...Winds will increase through Wednesday evening, reaching
a peak overnight before gradually decreasing through Thursday.
* Locations include...Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, and
Valley Falls, Bly, and Beatty, including highway 31 between
Paisley and Summer Lake, Highway 299 east of Alturas, Highway
395 and Highway 140.
* Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about
or damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
ORZ026-161200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190116T1800Z-190117T0900Z/
Jackson County-
Including the cities of Medford and Ashland
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 1 AM PST
Thursday.
* Winds...Southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Timing...Winds will increase Wedensday afternoon, reaching a
peak in the evening and overnight hours.
* Locations include...Ashland, Medford, Phoenix, and Talent.
* Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about
or damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph are expected
with higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ084-ORZ029-161200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WI.Y.0004.190117T0300Z-190118T0000Z/
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-Klamath Basin-
Including the cities of Newell and Tulelake
217 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST
Thursday.
* Winds...Southeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Timing...Winds will increase Wedensday afternoon and evening,
reaching a peak in the overnight hours and Thursday morning.
* Locations include...Tulelake, Dairy, Modoc Point, and portions
of Highways 140 and 97 north and east of Klamath Falls.
* Impacts...Driving could become hazardous, especially for high
profile vehicles. Loose and unsecured items may be blown about
or damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected with
higher gusts possible. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
&&
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Hazardous Seas Watch
Urgent - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
PZZ450-161245-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0008.190116T1700Z-190117T0500Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0002.190117T0500Z-190118T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
843 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WINDS...possible gusts to 40 kt on Wed.
* Waves/seas...Large westerly swell is expected to build to 20
to 25 ft on Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Watch is issued when the risk of hazardous seas
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.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.
&&
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...Heavy Rains Forecast over Interior Northern California...
.The areal flood watch has been expanded into Shasta County to
include runoff from heavy rains in urban areas and ponding of
water on roadways. In addition, the areal flood watch also
includes possible flooding of small rivers, streams and creeks
within the Carr, Delta and Hirz burn scar areas.
CAZ013-015>019-063-064-066-067-170000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FA.A.0001.190117T0000Z-190117T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Northern Lake County-
Clear Lake/Southern Lake County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
300 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
The Flood Watch continues for
* A portion of northern California...including the following
areas...Carquinez Strait and Delta...Central Sacramento
Valley...Clear Lake/Southern Lake County...Motherlode...
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Northern Lake County...
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley...Northern Sacramento
Valley...Northern San Joaquin Valley...Shasta Lake Area /
Northern Shasta County and Southern Sacramento Valley.
* From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning
* Moderate to heavy rain can be expected during this period.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible in the Central
Valley, and up to 5 to 7 inches over the coastal range
mountains, and 3 to 9 inches over the west slope of the
northern Sierra Nevada.
* Ponding of water on roadways, rises on small rivers and
creeks, and mud slides or debris flows over recent burn scar
areas are possible with heavy precipitation.
* Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday
Night over the Mendocino wildfire complex and the Camp wildfire
burn scar areas leading to the potential for debris flows.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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 Eureka CA
229 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ104-106>113-161215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FA.A.0001.190117T0200Z-190117T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwestern Humboldt-Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-
Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
229 PM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* A portion of northwest California, including Mendocino and
Trinity counties and Southern Humboldt county.
* From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning
* Heavy rain is expected late Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday night. Three to five inches of rain can be expected
from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. The
heaviest rain is expected to fall Wednesday night.
* Ponding of water on roadways, rises on small rivers and creeks,
and mud slides or debris flows over recent burn scar areas are
possible with locally heavy rain.
* The Navarro and Russian rivers will experience rapid rises by
early Thursday morning. This may result in minor flooding and
possible road closures
* The Eel river is forecast to slowly rise through the day on
Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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.
&&
$$
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
330 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ015>019-063-064-066-067-160000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.A.0001.190116T2100Z-190117T0900Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Northern Lake County-
Clear Lake/Southern Lake County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville,
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton,
Modesto, Alder Springs, Lakeport, Paradise, Grass Valley,
and Jackson
330 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* TIMING...Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
* IMPACTS...Power outages, downed trees, difficult driving
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ101-103-161730-
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A large, powerful storm system will bring gusty winds and heavy rain
Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. High surf will likely
result in hazardous beach conditions and possibly minor coastal
flooding by Thursday.
A slight chance of thunderstorms will be possible from Wednesday
evening through Thursday afternoon. Small hail will also be possible
from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon, with at least heavy
downpours likely with stronger showers.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or
weather.gov/eureka.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ102-105-161730-
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A Wind Advisory is currently in effect.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for exposed high terrain of northeast
Mendocino and Trinity county above 2,500 feet, and for the remainder
of inland northwest California above 1,500 feet.
Snow levels around 4,000 feet over Trinity County with showery
precipitation may result in locally heavy snowfall over Scott
Mountain Summit on Highway 3 today and tonight.
A large, powerful storm system will bring strong winds and heavy
rain Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. Snow levels will fall
to around 4,000 feet on Thursday with more snowfall for Scott
Mountain summit, and perhaps some of the higher passes on Highway
36.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or
weather.gov/eureka.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
CAZ106>108-110>113-161730-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
926 AM PST Tue Jan 15 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest California.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A Wind Advisory is currently in effect.
A Flood Watch is currently in effect.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for exposed high terrain of northeast
Mendocino and Trinity county above 2,500 feet, and for the remainder
of inland northwest California above 1,500 feet.
Snow levels around 4,000 feet over Trinity County with showery
precipitation may result in locally heavy snowfall over Scott
Mountain Summit on Highway 3 today and tonight.
A large, powerful storm system will bring strong winds and heavy
rain Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. Snow levels will fall
to around 4,000 feet on Thursday with more snowfall for Scott
Mountain summit, and perhaps some of the higher passes on Highway
36. Heavy rain Wednesday night will result in sharp rises on main
stem rivers as well as smaller streams and creeks through Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
For further details please refer to NOAA Weather Radio or
weather.gov/eureka.
$$
