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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Eureka, CA

March 17, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 17, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT (10:17 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 5:04 PM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

886 
WWUS46 KEKA 171017
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

CAZ107-171900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
317 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow likely above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations 
  from 6 to 12 inches expected, with locally higher amounts 
  expected across the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be become very difficult, particularly 
  along Highway 3 near Scott Mountain Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep tire chains, an extra flashlight, food, 
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Check the latest road conditions at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or by 
calling 1-800-GAS- ROAD.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
226 
WWUS46 KEKA 171902
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1202 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

.Another winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to portions
of northern Trinity County late tonight through Thursday evening.
Snow levels are forecast to drop to around 3500 feet.

CAZ107-180315-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
1202 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM 
THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow likely above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations 
  from 6 to 12 inches expected, with locally higher amounts 
  expected across the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be become very difficult, particularly
  along Highway 3 near Scott Mountain Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep tire chains, an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Check the latest road conditions at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or
by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD.

$$
015 
WWUS46 KEKA 180225
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
725 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

.A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow for elevations
above 4000 feet in northern Trinity County late tonight through 
Thursday evening.


CAZ107-181030-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
725 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations
  from 6 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts occurring
  across the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 3 near Scott Mountain Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. 

The latest road conditions for the state of California can be
obtained by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD.

&&

$$
576 
WWUS46 KEKA 181017
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
317 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021


CAZ107-181830-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
317 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations 
  from 6 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts occurring 
  across the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along 
  Highway 3 near Scott Mountain Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep tire chains, an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Check the latest road conditions at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or
by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD.

$$
579 
WWUS46 KEKA 181845
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1145 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

CAZ107-190600-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
1145 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THIS 
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations 
  from 6 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts occurring 
  across the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly along
  Highway 3 near Scott Mountain Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep tire chains, an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Check the latest road conditions at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or
by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD.

$$
321 
WWUS46 KEKA 190004
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
504 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021


CAZ107-190600-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0016.210319T0004Z-210319T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
504 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Two to five inches of snow above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, particularly near
  Scott Mountain Summit on Highway 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state of California can be
obtained by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD.

&&

$$

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Sources

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