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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1014 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

CAZ323-326>331-021430-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0001.260103T0900Z-260105T1800Z/
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser
to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the cities of Lake Wishon, Shaver Lake, Wawona, Giant
Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, Huntington Lake, Florence Lake,
Lake Thomas Edison, Johnsondale, Hume Lake, Cedar Grove, Tuolumne
Meadows, and Devils Postpile
1014 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 55
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Upper San
  Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. Grant Grove
  Area, Sequoia NP, and South End of the Upper
  Sierra.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
  to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$

CMolina

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1216 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

CAZ073-022115-
/O.EXP.KREV.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260101T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KREV.WS.A.0013.260103T0000Z-260104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.W.0001.260103T0800Z-260105T1800Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Lee Vining, Coleville, Bridgeport, and
Mammoth Lakes
1216 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 AM PST SATURDAY TO 10 AM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 8000
  feet with up to 4 feet locally on highest peaks. 1 to 4 inches for
  communities along Highway 395. Ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph
  at times.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 12 AM PST Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel in and across the
  Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For this afternoon...snow will continue to
  taper off, but light snow showers in Mono County may result in
  additional travel impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
335 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

UTZ113-117-021800-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260102T1800Z/
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-
Including the following locations - Joes Valley, Fish Lake,
Indian Canyon, Scofield, and Cove Fort
335 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road
conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
335 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

UTZ125-021200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260102T1200Z/
Southern Mountains-
Including the following locations - Alton and Brian Head
335 AM MST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Southern Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road
conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

BW


Dense Fog Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
949 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

AZZ002-036-CAZ523-524-527-NVZ017-020>022-021400-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FG.Y.0001.260102T0600Z-260102T1400Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-San Bernardino County-
Upper Colorado River Valley-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Las Vegas Valley-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern
Clark County-
Including the cities of Mountain Pass, Desert Rock, Amargosa
Valley, Baker, Mitchell Caverns, Cal-Nev-Ari, Barstow, Bullhead
City, Pahrump, Topock, Lake Havasu City, North Las Vegas,
Needles, Indian Springs, Fort Irwin, Primm, Laughlin, Daggett,
Boulder City, Searchlight, Desert Hills, Henderson, Las Vegas,
Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, and Oatman
949 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 /1049 PM MST Thu Jan 1 2026/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST /7 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort
  Mohave, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, San
  Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and
  Southern Nye County, Las Vegas Valley, and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST /7 AM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

SM


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
159 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

NVZ004-031200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0001.260103T1200Z-260104T2100Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Fernley, Lovelock, Silver
Springs, Imlay, and Nixon
159 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves
  2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CM


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
100 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

CAZ353-376-377-022100-
/O.NEW.KLOX.WI.Y.0001.260102T2100Z-260104T0200Z/
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-Southern Ventura County
Mountains-Northern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Pinos, Ozena, Rose Valley, San
Rafael Mountain, Topatopa Mountains, Figueroa Mountain, Lockwood
Valley, Matilija, and Big Pine Mountain
100 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County
  Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils will increase the likelihood of
  damage due to fallen trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
106 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

CAZ087-340-346-349-350-354-362-366-022300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260104T2100Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
106 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to
  abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty
  southerly winds.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, San Luis Obispo
  County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches,
  Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County
  Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and
  Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
  beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
  ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
  significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of
  ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out
  to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and
  capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 7 am
  and 8 am Friday, shifting to between 9 am and 10 am by Sunday.
  There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories and/or
  High Surf Advisories to be issued for this weekend as another
  storm system will likely generate strong winds accompanied by a
  larger swell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

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