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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 PM Thursday (Nov 13) until 7 AM Friday (Nov 14) for the Sierra above 7000 feet in elevation.
Forecast snow totals from now through Friday late morning. Highest totals expected south of US 50 with snow levels above 7000 feet.
Forecast rainfall totals from today through Friday. Highest totals of 2 to 4 inches possible across the northern Sacramento Valley/surrounding terrain and Sierra/southern Cascades, with totals of 1 to 2 inches possible elsewhere.
Scattered thunderstorm expected today into Friday morning with best chances south of I-80

 

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