{"id":153763,"date":"2023-01-07T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T20:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=153763"},"modified":"2023-01-07T12:36:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T20:36:49","slug":"winter-returns-with-a-vengeance-next-few-days-forecasts-winter-storm-flood-wind-warnings-below","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=153763","title":{"rendered":"Winter Returns with a Vengeance Next Few Days!  Forecasts, Winter Storm, Flood &#038; Wind Warnings Below."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Detailed NWS forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.  Today, Mostly cloudy. Breezy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of heavy snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. A chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a slight chance of snow early in the morning. A chance of snow late in the morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers early in the afternoon. A chance of snow showers and heavy rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 28 to 43 higher elevations&#8230; 40 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Over ridges&#8230; Prevailing southwest winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 40 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nws1723.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nws1723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"694\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-153764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nws1723.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nws1723-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/nws1723-570x618.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxsecurityinc.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39082\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-570x216.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-150x57.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foxsecban-500x189.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tonight<br \/>\nA chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then heavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations&#8230;33 to 41 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;7 to 12 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph&#8230;except south 15 to 45 mph over ridges.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday<br \/>\nAt lower elevations, rain showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 27 to 42 higher elevations&#8230;39 to 49 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;3 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Over ridges&#8230;prevailing southwest winds 15 to 35 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then rain showers with heavy snow showers likely after midnight. Lows 22 to 37 higher elevations&#8230;35 to 43 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph&#8230;except south 10 to 30 mph over ridges.<\/p>\n<p>Monday<br \/>\nHeavy rain showers and heavy snow showers. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations&#8230;42 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations&#8230;8 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph&#8230;except south 15 to 45 mph over ridges.<\/p>\n<p>Monday Night<br \/>\nHeavy rain showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Windy. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Lows 26 to 41.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<br \/>\nHeavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Highs 30 to 45.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Colder. Lows 21 to 36.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 31 to 46.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 24 to 39.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Not as cool. Highs 37 to 52.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday Night And Friday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 27 to 42. Highs 34 to 49.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed forecast for<br \/>\nMotherlode<\/p>\n<p>Today<br \/>\nCloudy. A slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain late in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. A chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57. Prevailing southeast winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Tonight<br \/>\nA chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows 37 to 47. Prevailing southeast winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday<br \/>\nRain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs 45 to 55. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers after midnight. Lows 40 to 50. Prevailing southeast winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Monday<br \/>\nRain showers. Breezy. Highs 49 to 57. Prevailing southeast winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Monday Night<br \/>\nRain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows 39 to 49.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<br \/>\nRain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs 44 to 54.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 45 to 55.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday And Thursday Night<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 51 to 59. Lows 38 to 49.<\/p>\n<p>Friday<br \/>\nMostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Highs 49 to 57.<\/p>\n<p>Winter Storm Warning<\/p>\n<p>URGENT &#8211; WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n300 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>CAZ068-069-080000-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0002.230107T1200Z-230111T0000Z\/<br \/>\nWestern Plumas County\/Lassen Park-<br \/>\nWest Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-<br \/>\nIncluding the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon<br \/>\n300 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST<br \/>\nTUESDAY&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3<br \/>\n  feet expected this weekend with several more feet of<br \/>\n  accumulation possible early next. Winds gusting as high as 60<br \/>\n  mph.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;Western Plumas County\/Lassen Park and West Slope<br \/>\n  Northern Sierra Nevada including Interstate 80 over Donner<br \/>\n  Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit and Highway 88 over Carson<br \/>\n  Pass.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. Snow develops<br \/>\n  today, becoming heavy tonight into Sunday morning. Heavy snow<br \/>\n  again Monday into Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>* IMPACTS&#8230;Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong<br \/>\n  winds could cause tree damage. Widespread blowing snow could<br \/>\n  significantly reduce visibility resulting in periods of near<br \/>\n  whiteout conditions.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;Snow levels will mostly be around 4000 to<br \/>\n  5000 feet, but will gradually rise to 7000 to 8000 feet Monday<br \/>\n  afternoon into Monday night, lowering back to around 4500 to<br \/>\n  5000 feet Tuesday. Significant travel impacts will likely<br \/>\n  persist at the higher pass levels on Monday. Strongest winds<br \/>\n  will be Saturday night into Sunday morning and again Monday<br \/>\n  through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in<br \/>\nyour vehicle in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can<br \/>\nbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n<p>Flood Watch<\/p>\n<p>Flood Watch<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n330 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>CAZ013-015>019-063-066-067-080030-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.FA.A.0002.230108T0800Z-230112T0000Z\/<br \/>\n\/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO\/<br \/>\nShasta Lake Area \/ Northern Shasta County-Northern Sacramento<br \/>\nValley-Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-<br \/>\nCarquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin Valley-Mountains<br \/>\nSouthwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-Northeast<br \/>\nFoothills\/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-<br \/>\nIncluding the cities of Oroville, Alder Springs, Shasta Dam,<br \/>\nJackson, Stockton, Grass Valley, Marysville\/Yuba City, Chico, Red<br \/>\nBluff, Fairfield\/Suisun, Redding, Sacramento, Modesto, and<br \/>\nParadise<br \/>\n330 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH<br \/>\nWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br \/>\n  possible.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;Shasta Lake Area\/Northern Shasta County, Sacramento<br \/>\n  Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta,<br \/>\n  Northeast Foothills of the Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, and the<br \/>\n  Mountains of Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;From late Saturday night through Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>* IMPACTS&#8230;Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br \/>\n  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.<br \/>\n  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur<br \/>\n  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be<br \/>\n  flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.<br \/>\n  Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are<br \/>\n  possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood<br \/>\n  with more heavy rain.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;<br \/>\n  &#8211; http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/flood<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood<br \/>\nWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared<br \/>\nto take action should flooding develop.<\/p>\n<p>&#038;&#038;<\/p>\n<p>$$<\/p>\n<p>PCH<\/p>\n<p>Wind Advisory<\/p>\n<p>URGENT &#8211; WEATHER MESSAGE<br \/>\nNational Weather Service Sacramento CA<br \/>\n300 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>CAZ015>019-066-067-080000-<br \/>\n\/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.230107T2100Z-230108T2100Z\/<br \/>\nNorthern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-<br \/>\nSouthern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-<br \/>\nNorthern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills\/Sacramento Valley-<br \/>\nMotherlode-<br \/>\nIncluding the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville,<br \/>\nMarysville\/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield\/Suisun, Stockton,<br \/>\nModesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson<br \/>\n300 AM PST Sat Jan 7 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO<br \/>\n1 PM PST SUNDAY&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>* WHAT&#8230;South\/southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50<br \/>\n  mph.<\/p>\n<p>* WHERE&#8230;Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley,<br \/>\n  Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northeast Foothills\/Sacramento<br \/>\n  Valley and Motherlode.<\/p>\n<p>* WHEN&#8230;From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday. Strongest wind<br \/>\n  expected Saturday night into Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p>* IMPACTS&#8230;Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.<br \/>\n  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may<br \/>\n  result.<\/p>\n<p>* ADDITIONAL DETAILS&#8230;Saturated soils may allow for trees to<br \/>\n  topple more easily with gusts of this magnitude.<\/p>\n<p>PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high<br \/>\nprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<\/p>\n<p>&#038;&#038;<\/p>\n<p>$$<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;Detailed NWS forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Mostly cloudy. Breezy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of heavy snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. 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