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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 20, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 20, 2018, 1:47 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 20, 2018, 1:47 PM PST (21:47 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 21, 2018, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 21, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

290 
WWUS46 KEKA 202147
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
147 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...Heavy snow possible in eastern Trinity County valleys...

.Cold air lingering in the valleys of eastern Trinity County will
keep snow levels low throughout the day on Sunday as a storm
system passes over the region.

CAZ107-210600-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0002.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0001.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
147 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 20 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County including Weaverville, Trinity
  Center, Buckhorn Summit, Scott Mountain Summit. Highways 
  impacted include Highway 3 and 299.

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. If driving, slow down. Allow extra time and be
prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts and
call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain
requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
mountainous terrain.

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$

CAZ108-210600-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0002.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
147 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Total wet snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 12 inches over higher elevations, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County including Hayfork, Peanut,
  Forest Glen, and South Fork Mountain. Highways impacted include
  Highway 299 and 36.

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
752 
WWUS46 KEKA 210551
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
951 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...Heavy snow possible in eastern Trinity County valleys on 
Sunday...

.Cold air lingering in the valleys of eastern Trinity County will
keep snow levels low throughout the day on Sunday as a storm
system passes over the region.

CAZ107-211400-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0001.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
951 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 20 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County including Weaverville, Trinity
  Center, Buckhorn Summit, Scott Mountain Summit. Highways 
  impacted include Highway 3 and 299.

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. If driving, slow down. Allow extra time and be
prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts and
call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain
requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
mountainous terrain.

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

$$

CAZ108-211400-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
951 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Total wet snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County including Hayfork, Peanut,
  Forest Glen, and South Fork Mountain. Highways impacted include
  Highway 299 and 36.

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

$$
364 
WWUS46 KEKA 211136
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
336 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...Heavy snow possible in eastern Trinity County valleys on
Sunday...

.Cold air lingering in the valleys of eastern Trinity County will
keep snow levels low throughout the day on Sunday as a storm
system passes over the region.

CAZ107-211945-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0001.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
336 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches between 2500 and 3500
  feet, with localized amounts up to 15 inches above 3500 feet.
  Lighter snow amounts are possible at lower elevations in a few 
  protected valleys. 

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Cities impacted include Trinity
  Center, Coffee Creek, and higher elevations around Weaverville,
  Douglas City and Lewiston. Highways impacted include Highway 
  3...particularly north of Weaverville...and Highway 299 at 
  Buckhorn Summit. 

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM today. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. If driving, slow down. Allow extra time and be
prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts and
call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain
requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
mountainous terrain.

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$

CAZ108-211945-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.180121T1600Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
336 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Total wet snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches between 2500 and
  4000 feet, with localized amounts up to 10 inches above 4000
  feet.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County. Cities impacted include
  Hayfork, Ruth, Peanut. Highways impacted include Highway 3 and 
  Highway 36.

* WHEN...8 AM to 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$
444 
WWUS46 KEKA 211936
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1136 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...Heavy snow possible in eastern Trinity County valleys on
Sunday...

.Cold air lingering in the valleys of eastern Trinity County will
keep snow levels low throughout the day on Sunday as a storm
system passes over the region.

CAZ107-220345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
1136 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow developing during the day today. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches between 2500 and 3500 feet, with localized amounts up to
  15 inches above 3500 feet. Lighter snow amounts are possible at
  lower elevations in a few protected valleys.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Cities impacted include Trinity
  Center, Coffee Creek, and higher elevations around Weaverville,
  Douglas City and Lewiston. Highways impacted include Highway
  3...particularly north of Weaverville...and Highway 299 at
  Buckhorn Summit. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. If driving, slow down. Allow extra time and be
prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts and
call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain
requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
mountainous terrain.

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$

CAZ108-220345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
1136 AM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow developing during the day today. Roads will be 
  slippery. Total wet snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches between 
  2500 and 4000 feet, with localized amounts up to 10 inches above
  4000 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County. Cities impacted include
  Hayfork, Ruth, Peanut. Highways impacted include Highway 3 and
  Highway 36.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$
606 
WWUS46 KEKA 212257
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...Heavy snow possible in eastern Trinity County valleys on
Sunday...

.Cold air lingering in the valleys of eastern Trinity County will
keep snow levels low throughout the day on Sunday as a storm
system passes over the region.

CAZ107-220600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
257 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow developing during the day today. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches between 2500 and 3500 feet, with localized amounts up to
  15 inches above 3500 feet. Lighter snow amounts are possible at
  lower elevations in a few protected valleys.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Cities impacted include Trinity
  Center, Coffee Creek, and higher elevations around Weaverville,
  Douglas City and Lewiston. Highways impacted include Highway
  3...particularly north of Weaverville...and Highway 299 at
  Buckhorn Summit. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. If driving, slow down. Allow extra time and be
prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts and
call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain
requirements before travailing. Be alert for rock slides in
mountainous terrain.

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$

CAZ108-220600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
257 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow developing during the day today. Roads will be 
  slippery. Total wet snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches between 
  2500 and 4000 feet, with localized amounts up to 10 inches above
  4000 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County. Cities impacted include
  Hayfork, Ruth, Peanut. Highways impacted include Highway 3 and
  Highway 36.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slow down, allow extra time and be 
  prepared for changing conditions. Check the latest forecasts 
  and call 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions and chain 
  requirements before traveling. Be alert for rock slides in 
  mountainous terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

For a detailed view of the hazard area visit:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

&&

$$
647 
WWUS46 KEKA 220545
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
945 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

CAZ107-220645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
945 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...



$$

CAZ108-220645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
945 PM PST Sun Jan 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...



$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 2:45 AM PSTGale WarningEKA39 hr
Jan 20, 2:51 AM PSTWind AdvisoryEKADel Norte, Humboldt37 hr
Jan 20, 1:47 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKATrinity32 hr

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Sources

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