Pacific Storm Impacting the West; Critical Fire Weather Returning to Central U.S.

A Pacific storm will move through the western U.S. Monday and Tuesday with areas of heavy mountain snow, gusty to high winds, and lower elevation rain. Ahead of this storm, gusty winds and dry conditions over much of the central and southern Plains will contribute to widespread critical fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 7:38:37 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

Winter Storm Warning

High Wind Warning

Winter Weather Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Wind Advisory

High Wind Watch

Rainfall for the San Joaquin Valley and Foothills

Winter Weather Advisory

Strong Winds in Mojave Desert

Windy in the Desert

Another storm system will move through the region starting late on Sunday lasting into early Tuesday morning. Light to moderate rainfall amounts are anticipated.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 11 PM Sunday, March 16 through 11 PM Monday, March 17, 2025 for the Sierra Nevada. There is a 45 to 95 percent chance of 8 inches or more of snow above 7,000 feet. #CAWx #Fresno

Strong winds will develop on Monday across the Mojave Desert and Slopes. Expect dangerous crosswinds along California Routes 14, 58, and 178 along with US Highway 395. Travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles and reduced visibilities are possible due to blowing dust. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Mojave Slopes along with a Wind Advisory issued for the Desert. The Watch and Advisory are valid from Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

A High Wind Warning is now in effect from Monday at 11 AM until Tuesday at 11 AM PDT for the Mojave Desert slopes where gusts to 65 mph are expected. A Wind Advisory is in effect Monday at 11 AM until Tuesday at 2 PM PDT for the desert floor in eastern Kern County where gusts to 50 mph are likely. Highways impacted include SR 14, 58, and 178, as well as U.S. 395.