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Updated:December 24, 2025 2:16 am PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 11:37pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Modoc County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. Strong winds will
first impact the area overnight into Wednesday morning with south
winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Winds will gust as
high as 80 mph over high and exposed terrain. South winds ease
later Wednesday morning, then increase again late Wednesday night
into Thursday, 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Meanwhile,
snow levels will remain high through Wednesday (around 6000-7000
ft), lowering to 5000-5500 ft for Wednesday night into Friday.
Heavy snow is expected above 5500 ft with snow accumulations of 6
to 14 inches.

* WHERE...The Warner mountains of Modoc County. This includes Cedar
Pass on Highway 395.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight
into Wednesday morning, then again late Wednesday night through
Thursday. The heaviest snow is expected late Wednesday night
through Thursday evening.

Information:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 11:37pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Western Siskiyou County - North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County - Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow expected. Strong winds will
impact the area overnight into Wednesday morning with south winds
30 to 40 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph, except winds gusting as
high as 80 mph over high and exposed terrain. South winds ease
late Wednesday morning, then increase again Wednesday night into
Thursday, at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Meanwhile,
snow levels will remain high through overnight (around 6000-7000
ft), lowering to 4500 ft Wednesday morning. Heavy snow expected
above 4500 ft with snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, and 1 to
3 feet above 5500 ft.

* WHERE...Above 4500 ft in Siskiyou County. This includes Etna
Summit on Sawyers Bar Road, Scott Mountain Pass on Highway 3, and
portions of Highway 97 south of MacDoel that includes Grass Lake
at Mt Hebron.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree
damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight
into Wednesday morning, then again late Wednesday night through
Thursday. The heaviest snow is expected late Wednesday night
through Thursday evening.

Information:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit
quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information.
High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 6:56pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 5:15am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Modoc County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Modoc County, including Alturas, Canby, Tionesta, Adin,
and along highway 395.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM
PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night
through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will
be blown about.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential
power outages.
High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 6:56pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 5:15am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, including
Tulelake, Dorris, and Macdoel.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, bring down trees,
damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Large inflatable
holiday decorations will be blown about.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind hazards are possible again Wednesday
night into Christmas Day.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential
power outages.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Modoc County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 6:56pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:16 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 5:15am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Modoc County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Modoc County, including Alturas, Canby, Tionesta, Adin,
and along highway 395.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM
PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night
through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Large inflatable holiday decorations will
be blown about.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use
caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential
power outages.