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Winter Storm Watch 1, NWS Eureka, CA

January 2, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm watch at Jan 2, 2021, 2:08 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2021, 2:08 PM PST (22:08 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 3, 2021, 3:50 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

203 
WWUS46 KEKA 022208
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
208 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED DURING MONDAY...

.Precipitation will spread across Trinity County Monday morning
through the evening. As that occurs, snow levels will steadily
fall during the day. Heavy snow will be likely across the Trinity
Alps in northern Trinity County as a result.

CAZ107-030615-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
208 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snowfall totals in excess of one foot possible above 
  4000 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous at Scott Mountain
  Summit on Highway 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
035 
WWUS46 KEKA 030606
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1006 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED DURING MONDAY...

.Precipitation will spread across Trinity County Monday morning
through the evening. As that occurs, snow levels will steadily
fall during the day. Heavy snow will be likely across the Trinity
Alps in northern Trinity County as a result.

CAZ107-031415-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
1006 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snowfall totals in excess of one foot possible above 
  4000 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous at Scott Mountain
  Summit on Highway 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
632 
WWUS46 KEKA 031150
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
350 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED MONDAY...

.Precipitation will spread across Trinity County Monday morning
through the evening. As that occurs, snow levels will steadily
fall during the day. Heavy snow will be likely across the Trinity
Alps in northern Trinity County as a result.

CAZ107-032300-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
350 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM MONDAY ABOVE
4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow accumulations in excess of one foot expected above 
  4000 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM Monday.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact travel through
  Scott Mountain Pass on Highway 3 and adjacent mountain roadways.

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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 2:29 PM PSTGale WatchEKA12 hr
Jan 2, 2:29 PM PSTHigh Wind WatchEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino13 hr
Jan 2, 2:29 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA36 hr
Jan 2, 2:29 PM PSTStorm WatchEKA12 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.