Weather Alerts For Madeline, CA
Winter Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1248 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, and Loyalton 1248 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow above 5500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally up to 12 inches above 5000 feet west of Highway 395, and 1 to 4 inches above 5000 feet along and east of Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. &&
Flood Watch
-Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 209 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 .Periods of moderate to heavy rain may fall this weekend over a decent snowpack from the Christmas storm system. Rain/snow elevations will be initially around 6500 to 7000 feet Saturday, increasing runoff as the snow melts. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and approach flood levels. Rain/snow elevations are forecast to drop below 6000 feet Sunday into Monday. Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Sierraville, Loyalton, Portola, Westwood, and Susanville 209 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast California, including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, including the Susan River near Susanville, and the Middle Fork Feather River near Portola. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Rockfalls are also possible in areas of steep terrain. The Susan River is currently forecast to reach action stage by Saturday afternoon, and the Middle Fork Feather River is currently forecast to reach action stage by Monday afternoon. However, greater than expected rainfall and/or delayed transition to snowfall could easily push the Susan and the Middle Fork Feather rivers higher. Slow rises and high flows are also expected on the Pit River near Canby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. - For river forecast updates: https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov For flood safety information: 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. &&