Good afternoon everybody! The next 36 hours look to be wild ones as powerful storms line up to bring a steady flow of destructive winds and heavy rain into northeastern California.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which will be in effect until 11:00 this evening. A Wind Advisory has also been issued which will be in effect at 11:00 when the warning expires.
Forecasters say strong winds are likely this afternoon and evening. Gusty winds will continue tonight into Sunday.
Winds this afternoon and evening will range from 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Late tonight through Sunday winds calm down just a bit with with gusts up to 55 mph. Locally stronger gusts near 60 mph in wind prone areas.
Travel in high profile vehicles is not recommended while the strongest winds are occurring. These winds could produce significant damage to trees and property. Avoid walking in areas near large trees as large limbs may be blown down.
The second and strongest in a series of atmospheric river storms will affect the region through Sunday night.
Strong, perhaps damaging winds, will affect portions of the region again this afternoon and evening. Expect hazardous road travel in wind prone areas especially for high profile vehicles. Air travel could see delays or cancellations due to severe turbulence and strong winds.
Tree and fence damage is possible during the strongest winds this evening along with scattered power outages, so prepare for that. Tree falls are possible in areas that say heavy rains yesterday, including Tahoe up into Plumas and Lassen counties.
Another round of strong winds is forecast Sunday into Sunday evening. This may produce similar impacts to today’s winds but confidence is lower in how strong the winds will be.
Sierra Road travel delays are likely due to periods of heavy rain and high elevation snow late this afternoon through Sunday night. Snowfall will be limited to just the highest passes through Sunday, and then potentially impact Donner and other highly traveled passes Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Periods of intense rainfall may create mud or rock slides on Sierra or northeast California roads. Bottom line – allow extra time for travel over the Sierra this afternoon through Monday morning and check Road conditions.
Interests along rivers, streams, and flood prone areas in the northern Sierra and northeast California should anticipate increased water flows Saturday into Monday. While we’re not currently forecasting rivers to hit flood stage, please monitor river forecasts for updates. Flash flooding and debris flows may occur near recent fires in Washoe Valley and Emerald Bay.
For more information you can always find current conditions at LassenWeatherNetwork.com.
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