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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Eureka, CA

February 26, 2019

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 26, 2019, 2:57 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2019, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 30 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
Feb 26, 2019, 2:57 AM PST (10:57 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2019, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 27, 2019, 10:27 AM PST
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

919 
WWUS46 KEKA 261057
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 AM PST Tue Feb 26 2019


CAZ107-261900-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0007.190226T1200Z-190228T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
257 AM PST Tue Feb 26 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3500 feet.
  Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow
  accumulations of 11 to 15 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Highways impacted include
  portions of highway 3 and rural mountain roads.

* WHEN...4 AM today to 4 PM Wednesday.

* 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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
640 
WWUS46 KEKA 261846
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1046 AM PST Tue Feb 26 2019

CAZ107-270300-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190228T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
1046 AM PST Tue Feb 26 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow occurring for elevations above 3500 feet.
  Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Additional wet snow
  accumulations of 9 to 14 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Highways impacted include
  portions of highway 3 and rural mountain roads.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Wednesday.

* 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 wet 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

&&

$$
772 
WWUS46 KEKA 270254
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
654 PM PST Tue Feb 26 2019

CAZ107-271100-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190228T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
654 PM PST Tue Feb 26 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow occurring for elevations above 3500 feet.
  Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Highways impacted include
  portions of Highway 3 and county roads.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Wednesday.

* 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

&&

$$
080 
WWUS46 KEKA 271016
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
216 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019


CAZ107-271830-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190228T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
216 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring for elevations above 3500 feet. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of
  4 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. Highways impacted include
  portions of Highway 3 and rural mountain roads.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 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

&&

$$
284 
WWUS46 KEKA 271827
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1027 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019

CAZ107-271930-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190228T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-
1027 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heaviest snow has ended across the area. Light snow showers
may continue into this evening above 4000 feet.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 25, 4:16 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAHumboldt, Mendocino, Trinity12 hr
Feb 25, 4:22 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAMendocino39 hr
Feb 25, 4:29 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryEKAMendocino21 hr
Feb 26, 12:06 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA11 hr
Feb 26, 1:37 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAMendocino27 hr
Feb 26, 1:47 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAHumboldt15 hr
Feb 26, 2:09 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKAHumboldt, Mendocino, Trinity27 hr
Feb 26, 2:14 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningEKADel Norte, Humboldt27 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.