California - United States   2025-12-26   Friday   38.90N, -121.07W

Auburn

California - United States
2025-12-26

Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:19AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Issue date: 2025-12-26T09:19+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 to 16 inches for Lake Tahoe communities with 1 to 3 feet above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 100 mph along the highest ridges and up to 50 mph in the lower elevations and on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Flood Watch issued December 25 at 7:45PM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Issue date: 2025-12-26T03:45+00:00

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...Through Friday 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... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast into Friday. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued December 25 at 6:59PM PST until December 26 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Issue date: 2025-12-26T02:59+00:00

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the advisory area into Friday, resulting in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson and Paloma. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 11:50AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Issue date: 2025-12-25T19:50+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. total accumulations up to a foot between 4500 to 5500 feet. 4 to 8 feet, with locally higher amounts above 5500 feet. Wind gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Localized tree damage, power outages, and low visibility due to the combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 to 5500 feet today through Friday. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.

Wind Advisory issued December 25 at 11:45AM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Issue date: 2025-12-25T19:45+00:00

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High Wind Warning was downgraded to the Wind Advisory. Breezy southerly winds are expected, with the strongest this evening and overnight.