Winter Storm Warnings
January 1 2026
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of 0.05 to
0.10 inches.
* WHERE...South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, and Southwest Elko
Counties. Ice accumulations will be greater for the West Wendover
area. Elko and vicinity could see ice accumulations closer to 0.05
inches.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...There is a 20% chance of winter weather impacts on local
roadways and highways. Roads, and especially bridges and
overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning commute.
Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will
be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for
holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the
eastern Sierra.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and
along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch...
Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet and
up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see
gusts as high as 100 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon
to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday
afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday
morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at
times due to heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday
morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may
create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including
Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County.
Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra
crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.
Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will
be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for
holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the
eastern Sierra.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory...Freezing rain. Ice
accumulations up to a tenth of an inch in the Martis Valley and
along Highway 395 in Mono County. For the Winter Storm Watch...
Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet and
up to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Sierra crest ridgetops could see
gusts as high as 100 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Mono County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory...from 4 PM this afternoon
to noon PST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch...from Friday
afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday
morning. For this weekend, travel could become very difficult at
times due to heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain tonight through Thursday
morning will be isolated and confined to colder valleys, but may
create slick, icy roadways in the Martis Valley, including
Interstate 80 near Truckee, and along Highway 395 in Mono County.
Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible along the Sierra
crest in Mono County through Thursday morning.
Freezing rain this evening into the morning of New Year's Day will
be light and isolated, but could create slick, icy roadways for
holiday travel across colder valleys of northeast California and the
eastern Sierra.
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel tonight and Thursday
morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of light freezing rain may result in
slick, icy roadways, especially on bridges, in the Sierra Valley
and near Susanville, including Highway 395.
Periods of moderate to heavy rain may fall over a decent snowpack
from the Christmas storm system with a rain/snow elevation around
6500 to 7000 feet, increasing runoff as the snow melts. Flows in
rivers may increase quickly and reach flood levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast California covering the following
areas, Lassen, Eastern Plumas and 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 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. Rockfalls are also possible in
areas of steep terrain. Minor flooding is currently forecast for
the Susan River on Saturday, January 3rd, and the Middle Fork
Feather River is currently forecast to reach action stage by
Sunday, January 4th. However, greater than expected rainfall
and/or delayed transition to snowfall could easily push the Susan
and the Middle Fork Feather River higher. Slow rises and high
flows are also expected on the Pit River near Canby.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. The
watch may be extended depending on how much additional
rainfall we get before the snow levels drop.
- For river forecast updates: https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov
For flood safety information:
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood