Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2, NWS Sacramento, CA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
222 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

.Synopsis...
Increased chances for thunderstorm development through this
evening and continued mountain travel impacts with periods of
heavy snow and gusty winds. Tuesday brings another round of
convective activity.

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.Discussion...
Showers are ongoing in the Valley primarily from Sacramento
northward this early afternoon with snowfall continuing over the
Sierra. Today's activity bring an increased chance of severe
weather and minor flooding threat as storms train over areas. NBM
probabilities show a 20-50% chance of thunderstorm development in
the afternoon and EFI (EC Extreme Forecast Index) highlighting
the Sacramento Valley for convective potential, albeit slightly
weaker than yesterday. The main impacts with this are brief heavy
rain showers, small hail, lighting, gusty winds, and weak, brief
tornadoes possible. Residents in the area (Chico, Yuba City,
Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto) are advised to pay close
attention to the weather today and have plans for severe weather
threats if anything develops.

Tuesday will bring another round of convective activity and
potential thunderstorm development, but expected to be a weaker
threat than today(10-25% chance). Impacts of small hail, gusty
winds, lightning, and heavy rain showers continue into tomorrow
afternoon and evening.

The heaviest portion of the winter storm passed this morning with
higher elevations observing up to 18 inches overnight. Snow
levels are expected to lower but still be broadly 5000 to 6000
feet. Another 12 to 18 inches is expected above 5500 feet with
higher amounts expected in areas of higher elevations north of
I-80 and the Lassen National Park area. Difficult travel
conditions continue through Tuesday with snow covered roads,
reduced visibilities, and possible chain controls and road
closures. A Winter Storm Warning will continue for the Sierra
through Wednesday morning.

Breezy winds are ongoing with gusts of 30-45 MPH throughout the
Valley as of noon today. These winds will continue throughout the
day, first tapering off in the Northern San Joaquin Valley, and
then throughout the remainder of the Valley later tonight and
early morning Tuesday. The northeast foothills will have the
strongest area of winds up to 50 MPH throughout today. A Wind
Advisory is in effect for the Valley until 4 AM Tuesday.

Overall conditions lighten after Wednesday with drier and mild
weather Wednesday and Thursday. Valley afternoon highs will be in
the upper 50s and low 60s for the remainder of the work week with
light winds. There is an outside chance of some light showers
along the west side of the Valley and Coastal Range but
precipitation is expected to be non-impactful on Thursday.

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.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Friday THROUGH Monday)...
Ensemble models show a greater push of moisture on Saturday/Sunday
as the low moves southward along the coast. Its southward
projection along the coast may keep precipatation from the
northern portion of the Valley as the precipatable water values
are highest from the Sacramento Valley southward. There is still
levels of uncertainity past that but clusters show the chance for
a system from the NW to bring another round of winter weather and
lowered snow levels.

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.AVIATION...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to areas of MVFR
and IFR continuing through Tuesday evening. There is a 40 to 60%
chance of t-storms overnight, with a 20 to 40% chance through
early Wed AM. Through 12Z Tuesday, southerly winds through the
Valley sustained 20 to 25kt with gusts 30 to 40 kts. Local gusts
may reach up to 45kts. Over the mountains, south- westerly gusts
up to 55 kts. Localized areas of IFR/LIFR possible over the
mountains. Snow levels will be between 5000 to 6000 feet.

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.STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through late Tuesday night for Carquinez Strait and
Delta-Central Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-Mountains
Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-Northeast
Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Northern Sacramento Valley-Northern
San Joaquin Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley.

Wind Advisory until 4 AM PST Tuesday for Carquinez Strait and
Delta-Central Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-Mountains
Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-Northeast
Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Northern Sacramento Valley-Northern
San Joaquin Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas County/Lassen Park.

Winter Storm Warning until 10 AM PST Wednesday for West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas County/Lassen Park.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
158 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0651 AM     Flood            1 S Sacramento          38.56N 121.47W
02/19/2024                   Sacramento         CA   Dept of Highways

            CHP reported the drain on 50 East / 34th
            offramp lane was completely flooded at 0600
            AM this morning.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
200 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1104 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 W Foresthill          39.00N 120.88W
02/19/2024                   Placer             CA   Dept of Highways

            Tree was reported down at 20801 Todd Valley
            Road in Placer, at 1104AM this morning.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
212 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 AM     Snow             2 ENE Soda Springs      39.33N 120.35W
02/19/2024  M14.0 inch       Nevada             CA   Public

            24-hour snow total of 14 inches as of 0600AM
            this morning.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
232 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WNW Diamond Springs   38.69N 120.84W
02/19/2024                   El Dorado          CA   Dept of Highways

            CHP reported a tree down across the roadway
            at 4340 Forni Road.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
248 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

CAZ015-016-066-068-192330-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley CA-
Northern Sacramento Valley CA-Central Sacramento Valley CA-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park CA-
248 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN COLUSA...NORTHWESTERN
SUTTER...NORTHWESTERN PLUMAS...EASTERN TEHAMA...WESTERN BUTTE AND
EASTERN GLENN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM PST...

At 246 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Vina to near Colusa
National Wildlife. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Palermo, Glenn, Gridley, Colusa,
Thermalito, Stirling City, Pennington, Dayton, Tisdale, Butte City,
Colusa National Wildlife, Codora, Butte Meadows, Magalia, Afton,
Cranmore, and Vina. Includes portions of I-5.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your
sighting to the National Weather Service.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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LAT...LON 4030 12142 3897 12170 3904 12221 4031 12203
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 204DEG 43KT 3999 12189 3918 12213

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
255 PM PST Mon Feb 19 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0252 PM     Flood            6 NW Los Molinos        40.08N 122.17W
02/19/2024                   Tehama             CA   Dept of Highways

            CHP reported roadway flooding at Flores Ave
            / Ashurst Street.

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