Weather Alerts For Vinton, CA
Flood Watch
-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. 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 239 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 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. &&
Wind Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 139 PM PST Sat Dec 20 2025 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. &&