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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Eureka, CA

March 24, 20184 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 24, 2018, 3:57 AM PDT for 4 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 24, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2018, 3:57 AM PDT (10:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 24, 11:08 AM PDTSNOW 37 Nne Willits, CA3 INCHES OF SNOW OCCURRED OVER NIGHT AT AN ELEVATION OF 3700 FEET. 6 INCHES OF SNOW OCCURRED AT AN ELEVATION OF 3750 FEET.
Mar 24, 11:14 AM PDTSNOW 39 Nw Dos Rios, CACORRECTED LSR FOR LOCATION. 3 INCHES OF SNOW OCCURRED OVER NIGHT AT AN ELEVATION OF 3700 FEET. 6 INCHES OF SNOW OCCURRED AT AN ELEVATION OF 3750 FEET.
Mar 24, 4:30 PM PDTSNOW 34 Nne Ettersburg, CAPUBLIC REPORT OF 3 INCHES OF SNOW ON DOOTY RIDGE AT AN ELEVATION OF 1650 FEET.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 204 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2018-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 00:00Z on 2018-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 134 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1169 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
134 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

371 
WWUS46 KEKA 241057
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
357 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Another round of rain and snow today...

.An upper level trough will bring another round of rain and snow
to the area. Showers will increase in coverage around sunrise and
spread south and east across the area through morning. Snow levels
will rise to around 1,500 to 2,000 feet this afternoon. The
heaviest snow will be above 2,000 to 2,500 feet. 

CAZ102-241900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1600Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-
357 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Above 2000 feet, total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  15 inches, are expected. 

* WHERE...Del Norte County Interior. Highways impacted include Hwy
  199.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 9 AM today to 5 AM 
  Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ105-106-241900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1600Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
357 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Above 2500 feet, total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 16
  inches, are expected. 

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt County
  Interior. Highways impacted include Hwy 299 and Hwy 36.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 9 AM today to 5 AM 
  Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-241900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
357 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Above 2500 feet, total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Trinity County. Highways impacted include Hwy 3 and Hwy
  299.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 AM today. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, 11 AM today to 5 AM 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 blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-241900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
357 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2,500 feet. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior and Northeastern
  Mendocino County Interior. Highways impacted include rural roads
  above 2,500 feet.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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
456 
WWUS46 KEKA 241159
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
459 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Another round of rain and snow today...

.An upper level trough will bring another round of rain and snow
to the area. Showers will increase in coverage around sunrise and
spread south and east across the area through morning. Snow
levels will rise to around 1,500 to 2,000 feet this afternoon.
The heaviest snow will be above 2,000 to 2,500 feet.

CAZ102-242000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1600Z-180325T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-
459 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2,000 feet. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte County Interior. Highways impacted include Hwy
  199 near the Collier Tunnel.

* WHEN...9 AM today to 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ105-106-242000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1600Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-
459 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2,000 feet. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt County
  Interior. Highways impacted include Hwy 299 at Berry Summit and
  Hwy 36 near Dinsmore.

* WHEN...9 AM today to 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-242000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
459 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Trinity County. Highways impacted include Hwy 3 and Hwy
  299 above 2,500 feet.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-242000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
459 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior and Northeastern
  Mendocino County Interior. Highways impacted include rural roads
  above 2,500 feet. 

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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

&&

$$
442 
WWUS46 KEKA 241531
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
831 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...Another round of rain and snow today...

.An upper level trough will bring another round of rain and snow
to the area. Showers will increase in coverage by midday and 
spread south and east across the area through the afternoon. Snow
levels will rise to around 1500 to 2000 feet this afternoon. The 
heaviest snow will be above 2000 to 2500 feet.

CAZ108-111-242345-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Southern Trinity-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
831 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity and Northeastern Mendocino Interior
  County. Highways impacted include Hwy 36.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-242345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0005.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
831 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE
2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and
  Southern Humboldt County Interior. Highways impacted include Hwy
  199, 299, 36, and 96. This includes Berry Summit and Collier
  Tunnel.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ107-110-242345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.180324T1800Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
831 AM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity and Northwestern Mendocino Interior
  County. Highways impacted include Hwy 3.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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

&&

$$
407 
WWUS46 KEKA 242147
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

CAZ102-105-106-108-111-250600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
247 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 9 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Interior Humboldt County, Southern
  Trinity and Northeastern Mendocino County Interior. Highways
  impacted include 199, 299, 36, and 96.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ107-110-250600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
247 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity and Northwestern Mendocino Interior
  County. Highways impacted include Hwy 3.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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

&&

$$
418 
WWUS46 KEKA 250521
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1021 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...INTERMITTENT SNOW CONTINUES OVERNIGHT SATURDAY...

.Scattered snow showers will continue to move through the region
tonight, bringing intermittent bursts of moderate snow to
elevations above 1500 to 2000 feet across a broad area of 
Northwest California. Additional light accumulations of 1 to 3
inches of snow can be expected overnight before showers dissipate
Sunday morning.

CAZ102-105-106-108-111-251200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
1021 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Intermittent bursts of moderate snow can be expected
  through the remainder of the night. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  expected in many areas, with a high degree of variability
  throughout the area.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Interior Humboldt County, Southern
  Trinity and Northeastern Mendocino County Interior. Highways
  impacted include 299, 36, 3, 199, and Bald Hills Road.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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 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 travelling. 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

&&

$$

CAZ107-110-251200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
1021 PM PDT Sat Mar 24 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Intermittent bursts of light to moderate snow can be 
  expected through the remainder of the night. Plan on slippery 
  road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity and Northwestern Mendocino Interior
  County. Highways impacted include Highway 3 and other rural
  roadways above 2500 feet in elevation.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM 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 snow means periods of 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

&&

$$
876 
WWUS46 KEKA 251152
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
452 AM PDT Sun Mar 25 2018

CAZ102-105-106-108-111-251300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
452 AM PDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

Showers will taper off today.

$$

CAZ107-110-251300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180325T1200Z/
Northern Trinity-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
452 AM PDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

Showers will taper off today.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 5:57 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt48 min
Mar 24, 3:57 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKAMendocino, Trinity25 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in California, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.