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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns in California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

An atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to lower elevations of California this week, and heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Flash flooding, some of which may be locally considerable, will be a concern on the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains through Tuesday. Landslides, rockfalls and mudslides are possible in the Southern California mountains. Read More >

Snow and Sleet

Winter Storm Event Warning Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Storm Warning
Winter Weather Advisory Event Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Weather Advisory

 

Ice/Freezing Rain

Ice Storm Warning Criteria
1/4" or Greater Ice Accretion
Winter Weather Advisory Criteria
Trace Amounts to Less Than 1/4" Ice Accretion

 

Criteria for non-precipitation watches/warnings/advisories can be found here.