Winter Storm in Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, California

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 12 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.79 inches at Lower Klamath, 0.61 inches at Tulelake, 0.82 inches at Overland Trail, 1.07 inches at Macdoell II, and 1.46 inches at Murch Butte.

A persistent upper level low off the west coast sent two cold fronts across northern California with gusty southerly winds. Snow levels were high, at around 5500 feet, with the first front from 12/24 . It brought moderate snow. Heavy snow then occurred at elevations above 3000 feet with the slower, colder, stronger second front on 12/25 and post-frontal snow showers on 12/26.