CALIFORNIA BOAT LAUNCHES

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. 3 to 5 feet of accumulated snowfall above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. 2 to 4 feet of accumulated snowfall above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grant Grove Area, Sequoia NP, and South End of the Upper Sierra. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with 2 to 4 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 above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet Friday night 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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... San Diego River At Fashion Valley affecting San Diego County. For the San Diego River...including Fashion Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Diego River at Fashion Valley. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Action stage. The first real impacts are seen on the San Diego River at this level. Low lying roads in and around Fashion Valley Mall begin to take on water. Avenida Del Rio is the first road to begin flooding. At 9.0 feet, More extensive low lying road flooding begins in and around Fashion Valley including Fashion Valley Road. Parking structures in and around Fashion Valley Mall can begin to take on water at the lowest levels. At 10.0 feet, More extensive flooding begins at this level, more than just low lying areas. Fashion Valley Mall parking garage is taking on water at the lower levels, with 1 to 2 feet of water in the garage. Water on the Town and Country hotel parking lot adjacent to the river and USGS gage. At 11.0 feet, The parking garages in Fashion Valley Mall can have up to 3 feet of water on the lowest levels. Water may begin to surround area hotels such as the River Leaf Inn. The Mission Trolley Station on Ward Road may begin to flood. Flooding begins on Camino De La Reina (under Highway 163). * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:47 PM PST Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:47 PM PST Thursday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 9.5 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage this evening to 11.2 feet late this evening. It will fall below flood stage again late tonight to 3.9 feet Sunday evening. It will then rise to 4.7 feet Monday afternoon. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4 feet on 03/21/2023. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt around Cape Mendocino. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Del Norte County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * 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.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Minor flooding and debris flows possible in and below recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A warm low pressure system from the southwest will bring periods of moderate to locally heavy precipitation through Thursday evening. The heaviest showers occurred this morning. High soil moisture from last week's heavy rainfall and will exacerbate the flooding threat in the watch area. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood