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Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm watch at Jan 29, 2021, 2:59 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2021, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Jan 29, 2021, 2:59 PM PST (22:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 31, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2021, 5:32 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
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473 WWUS46 KEKA 292259 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 259 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 .Another potent storm system will bring heavy high elevation snow to northern Trinity County from Saturday night through Monday night. CAZ107-301300- /O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0003.210131T0800Z-210202T0800Z/ Northern Trinity- 259 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with total snow accumulations of 24 to 36 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly at Scott Mountain Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. $$
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516 WWUS46 KEKA 300217 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 617 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 .A strong storm system will produce heavy snow across the high mountains of northern Trinity County from Saturday night through Monday evening. CAZ107-301030- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0003.210131T0800Z-210202T0800Z/ Northern Trinity- 617 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly at Scott Mountain Pass on Highway 3. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
941 WWUS46 KEKA 300544 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 944 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 .A strong storm system will produce heavy snow across the high mountains of northern Trinity County from Saturday night through Monday evening. CAZ107-301345- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0003.210131T0800Z-210202T0800Z/ Northern Trinity- 944 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly at Scott Mountain Pass on Highway 3. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
001 WWUS46 KEKA 301332 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 532 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 .A strong storm system will produce heavy snow across the high mountains of northern Trinity County from Saturday night through Monday evening. CAZ107-302145- /O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0003.210131T0800Z-210202T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0003.210131T0800Z-210202T0800Z/ Northern Trinity- 532 AM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT ABOVE 4500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight PST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state of California can be obtained by calling 1-800-GAS-ROAD. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 4:23 PM PST | Gale Watch | EKA | 11 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:00 AM PST | Gale Warning | EKA | 4 days | |
| Jan 29, 3:00 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 46 hr | |
| Jan 29, 2:12 PM PST | Hazardous Seas Watch | EKA | 13 hr |
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