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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
1125 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

.Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet
and higher) through Sunday will lead to significant rises of rivers,
creeks and streams with the potential for minor flooding.

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-230000-
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Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe
Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Portola, Glenbrook, Stateline, Incline
Village, Tahoe City, Westwood, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe,
Truckee, Sierraville, Susanville, and Markleeville
1125 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe
  Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, including
  the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson
  near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater
  Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of
  rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow
  their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor
  drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep
  terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the
  Susan River near Susanville is expected to exceed action stage and
  minor flooding is possible. The Susan River near Susanville may
  also experience additional rises mid next week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
    recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look
    for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
239 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

CAZ071-221045-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0011.251224T0600Z-251226T1800Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Susanville, Westwood, Loyalton,
Sierraville, and Portola
239 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 5,500
  feet. Winds gusting to 60 mph on the ridgetops.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
139 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

CAZ071-NVZ001-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0025.251221T1200Z-251222T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Yerington, Susanville,
Hawthorne, Sierraville, Mina, Smith Valley, Westwood, Loyalton,
and Schurz
139 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind
  prone locations along US-395 may see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
  Counties. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and there
  may be areas of blowing dust. Tree limbs could be blown down and a
  few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase
which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand,
flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a
power outage.

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