Winter Storm Warning, California

Severe

Another up to 5 inches of snow. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Monday, January 5, 2026.

Issued: Thursday, January 1, 1:14 in the afternoon
Expires: Monday, January 5, 4 in the afternoon
Updated: January 5, 2026

How much

Snow across the area: Another up to 5 inches

Map

This warning
Winter Weather Advisory
Interstates
US highways

Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
Where: Western Plumas County/Lassen Park County.
When: Until 4 in the afternoon this afternoon.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday afternoon commute.

Updates

Monday 3:54 in the afternoon
Allowed to end on time. January 5, 2026
Monday 12:21 in the afternoon
Snow totals raised from 2 to 4 inches to up to 5 inches. January 5, 2026
Monday 5:55 in the morning
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 5, 2026
Monday 5:10 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 4 to 8 inches to 2 to 4 inches. Ended for part of the area. January 5, 2026
Sunday 11:18 at night
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 4, 2026
Sunday 12:45 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 4, 2026
Saturday 11:53 at night
Snow totals lowered from 6 to 10 inches to 4 to 8 inches. January 3, 2026
Saturday 10:44 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 1 to 2 feet to 6 to 10 inches. January 3, 2026
Friday 10:43 in the morning
Snow totals raised from 6 to 12 inches to 1 to 2 feet. January 2, 2026
Thursday 1:14 in the afternoon
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. January 1, 2026