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Winter Storm Watch 5, NWS Eureka, CA

November 6, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm watch at Nov 6, 2021, 3:45 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 6, 2021, 3:45 AM PDT (10:45 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 7, 2021, 3:35 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

224 
WWUS46 KEKA 061045
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
345 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

CAZ107-061845-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0005.211108T1800Z-211109T1500Z/
Northern Trinity-
345 AM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is
  expected with locally higher amounts in the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads including Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain
  Summit and Hwy 299 at Buckhorn Summit.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulation around an inch of snow is
  possible as low as 2000 feet, including Weaverville. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
850 
WWUS46 KEKA 070544
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1044 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

CAZ107-071345-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0005.211108T1800Z-211109T1500Z/
Northern Trinity-
1044 PM PDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is 
  expected with locally higher amounts in the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads including Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain 
  Summit and Hwy 299 at Buckhorn Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
388 
WWUS46 KEKA 071135
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
335 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

CAZ107-071945-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0005.211108T1800Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0005.211108T1800Z-211109T1500Z/
Northern Trinity-
335 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is 
  expected with locally higher amounts in the Trinity Alps.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County above 3000 feet.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads including Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain 
  Summit and Hwy 299 at Buckhorn Summit.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulation around an inch of snow is
  possible as low as 2500 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ108-071945-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0019.211108T1800Z-211109T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
335 AM PST Sun Nov 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...1 to 3 inches of snow expected above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County above 3000 feet.

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

* IMPACTS...Light snow accumulation along highway 36 and highway 3

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Accumulation around an inch of snow is
  possible as low as 2500 feet.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 2:31 AM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt44 min
Nov 6, 3:01 AM PDTGale WatchEKA25 hr
Nov 6, 3:01 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryEKA23 hr
Nov 6, 3:28 AM PDTFrost AdvisoryEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino30 hr
Nov 6, 3:28 AM PDTFreeze WatchEKAHumboldt, Lake, Mendocino25 hr

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Sources

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