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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Eureka, CA

December 21, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 21, 2021, 1:40 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 21, 2021, 1:40 PM PST (21:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 23, 2021, 6:30 AM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

106 
WWUS46 KEKA 212140
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
140 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT
WEEK...

.The first of several rounds of precipitation will continue to 
cross Trinity County through this afternoon into this evening,
before tapering off tonight. Snow levels may start off near 2500
to 3000 feet in parts of northeast Trinity County, but are above
3000 feet along the Highway 299 corridor, and will tend to rise 
tonight. Most Trinity County passes will just have wet road
conditions, with travel impacts mainly limited to higher portions
of highway 3 north of Weaverville. The next round of precipitation
will arrive by late Wednesday afternoon and evening. Snow levels 
on Wednesday will generally be near or above 4000 feet. However, 
colder air will spread across the region Friday, with snow levels
around 2500 to 3000 feet. Even lower snow levels along with 
additional precipitation is expected for the weekend across much 
of Northwest California.


CAZ107-220600-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0008.211222T2100Z-211223T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0009.211222T2100Z-211223T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211222T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
140 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 4000 feet, heavy snow
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with
  higher amounts in the Trinity Alps. For the Winter Weather
  Advisory above 3000 feet, expect periods of wet snow with additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. 

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 
  AM PST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM 
  PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over some mountain passes
  along Highways 3. Plan on slippery and potentially snow- covered
  roads, and carry chains. On Wednesday and Wednesday Night,
  travel over Scott Mountain Summit could be very difficult to
  impossible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
688 
WWUS46 KEKA 220641
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1041 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...

.The next round of precipitation will arrive by Wednesday 
afternoon and evening. Snow levels on Wednesday will generally be 
near or above 4000 feet. However, colder air will spread across 
the region Friday, with snow levels around 2500 to 3000 feet. Even
lower snow levels along with additional precipitation is expected
for the weekend across much of Northwest California.

CAZ107-221445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0009.211222T2100Z-211223T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
1041 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches, with higher amounts in the Trinity Alps. 

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 10
  AM Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over some mountain passes
  along Highway 3. Plan on slippery and potentially snow-covered
  roads, and carry chains. travel over Scott Mountain Summit could
  be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
269 
WWUS46 KEKA 221013
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
213 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY NEXT 
WEEK...

.Another round of precipitation will spread across the region this
afternoon and evening. Snow levels will generally be near or 
above 4000 feet, which will confine heavy snowfall to northern
Trinity County. However, colder air will spread across the region
Friday, with snow levels falling to around 2500 to 3000 feet. 
Snow levels will fall even further during the weekend into early 
next week and will aid in substantial mountain snowfall across 
northwest California during the Christmas holiday.

CAZ107-221815-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0009.211222T2100Z-211223T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
213 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
595 
WWUS46 KEKA 221825
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1025 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY NEXT
WEEK...

.Another round of precipitation will spread across the region
this afternoon and evening. Snow levels will generally be near or
above 4000 feet, which will confine heavy snowfall to northern
Trinity County. However, colder air will spread across the region
Friday, with snow levels falling to around 2500 to 3000 feet.
Snow levels will fall even further during the weekend into early
next week and will aid in substantial mountain snowfall across
northwest California during the Christmas holiday.

CAZ107-230230-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0009.211222T2100Z-211223T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
1025 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 14 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
187 
WWUS46 KEKA 230227
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
627 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY NEXT
WEEK...

.Precipitation will continue to spread across the area tonight. 
Snow levels will generally be near or above 4000 feet, which will 
confine heavy snowfall to northern Trinity County. However, colder
air will spread across the region on Friday, with snow levels 
falling to around 2500 to 3000 feet. Snow levels will fall even 
further during the weekend into early next week and will aid in 
substantial mountain snowfall across northwest California during 
the Christmas holiday.

CAZ107-231430-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
627 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY 
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 14 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions 
for the state of California can be obtained by calling 1-800-GAS-
ROAD.

$$
135 
WWUS46 KEKA 231010
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
210 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY...

.A series of cold upper level storm systems will aid in lowering
snow levels to as low as 2000 feet by Saturday afternoon, and then
as low as 1000 to 2000 feet Sunday night. Periods of heavy showers
spreading across the cold airmass will favor significant mountain
snowfall beginning Friday afternoon and lasting through Monday
morning. Travel across mountain roadways and highway passes will
subsequently be difficult if not impossible.

CAZ107-231815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0009.211224T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
210 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 4000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 4000 feet, heavy snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 24 inches
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM PST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-108-110-111-114-231815-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0009.211224T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
210 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 7 to 24 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
251 
WWUS46 KEKA 231430
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
630 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY...

.A series of cold upper level storm systems will aid in lowering
snow levels to as low as 2000 feet by Saturday afternoon, and
then as low as 1000 to 2000 feet Sunday night. Periods of heavy
showers spreading across the cold airmass will favor significant
mountain snowfall beginning Friday afternoon and lasting through
Monday morning. Travel across mountain roadways and highway
passes will subsequently be difficult if not impossible.

CAZ107-232230-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0009.211224T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-
630 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 7 to 24 inches possible.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-108-110-111-114-232230-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0009.211224T1800Z-211227T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
630 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 7 to 24 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 9:14 PM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA3 hr
Dec 21, 12:21 AM PSTGale WarningEKA10 hr
Dec 21, 2:37 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA48 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.