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Winter Storm Watch 7, NWS Eureka, CA

December 13, 20215 counties in California

NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm watch at Dec 13, 2021, 2:25 PM PST for 5 counties in California. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 2:25 PM PST (22:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 2:21 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

Counties Del Norte County, CA, Humboldt County, CA, Lake County, CA, Mendocino County, CA, Trinity County, CA

The radar

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 233 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-12-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 239 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
617 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
90 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
239 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

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507 
WWUS46 KEKA 132225
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...LOW SNOW SNOW LEVELS AND LINGERING SNOW SHOWERS TONIGHT...

...Heavy low elevation snow expected on Wednesday...

Snow levels will continue to drop to around 1000 feet by late
tonight. Snow showers will taper off through evening and
overnight. Some minor accumulations will be possible at 
elevations as low as 1,000 feet by Tuesday morning, which includes
the highway summits through Mendocino and Lake County.

Another storm system is expected to bring snow as low 1,500 to
2,000 feet on Wednesday. This is expected to bring significant 
snow to most highway passes across the area. 

CAZ102-105-106-140630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 feet, heavy 
  snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could 
  gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and 
  Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ108-140630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Southern Trinity-
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, heavy 
  snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches possible. Winds could 
  gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-140630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Northern Trinity-
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, heavy snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch above 1500 feet,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County. 

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant snow is possible in Weaverville
  on Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-140630-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.211214T0000Z-211214T1400Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 11 inches possible.

* WHERE...Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern 
  Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may impact the higher summits on Hwy
  101 in Mendocino county on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ113-115-140630-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.211214T0000Z-211214T1400Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
225 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will gradually fall tonight to
  around 1000 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
938 
WWUS46 KEKA 140436
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Snow levels will continue to drop to around 1000 feet by late
tonight. However, snow showers will taper off during the evening 
and overnight hours. Some minor accumulations will be possible at
elevations as low as 1,000 feet by Tuesday morning, which 
includes the highway summits through Mendocino and Lake County.
Otherwise, another storm system will produce moderate to heavy
snow accumulations for elevations as low 1500 to 2000 feet on 
Wednesday.

CAZ102-105-106-141245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 feet, additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and 
  Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ108-141245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Southern Trinity-
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-141245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Northern Trinity-
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3000 feet, additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch above 1500 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 21 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-141245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet,
  additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ113-115-141245-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1400Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
836 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
186 
WWUS46 KEKA 140538
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Snow levels will continue to drop to around 1000 feet by late
tonight. However, snow showers will taper off during the evening
and overnight hours. Some minor accumulations will be possible at
elevations as low as 1,000 feet by Tuesday morning, which
includes the highway summits through Mendocino and Lake County.
Otherwise, another storm system will produce moderate to heavy
snow accumulations for elevations as low 1500 to 2000 feet on
Wednesday.

CAZ102-105-106-141345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and 
  Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ108-141345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Southern Trinity-
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

CAZ107-141345-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Northern Trinity-
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 1500 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 21 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-141345-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could 
  gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ113-115-141200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Southern Lake-
938 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Southern Lake 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
015 
WWUS46 KEKA 140640
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Heavy snow has come to an end across much of northwest California.
However, another storm system will produce moderate to heavy snow
accumulations for elevations as low 1500 to 2000 feet on 
Wednesday.

CAZ110-111-141445-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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. 

&&

$$

CAZ113-140745-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

CAZ114-141445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northern Lake-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1500 feet, snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the 
  Winter Storm Watch above 2000 feet, heavy snow possible. Total 
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust 
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Lake County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ115-141200-
/O.CON.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
Southern Lake-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch.

* WHERE...Southern Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-141445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Northern Trinity-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 1500 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 21 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ108-141445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Southern Trinity-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-141445-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
1040 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and 
  Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
903 
WWUS46 KEKA 141146
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Heavy snow has come to an end across much of northwest
California. However, another storm system will produce moderate
to heavy snow accumulations for elevations as low 1500 to
2000 feet on Wednesday.

CAZ114-142000-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northern Lake-
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Lake County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ115-141300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211214T1200Z/
Southern Lake-
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 1500 FEET...

Snow showers have mostly moved out of the area.

$$

CAZ107-142000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Northern Trinity-
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 1500 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 22 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

CAZ108-142000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Southern Trinity-
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-110-111-142000-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
346 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northwestern 
  Mendocino Interior, Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt 
  Interior and Southern Humboldt Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
755 
WWUS46 KEKA 141430
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
630 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Heavy snow has come to an end across much of northwest
California. However, another storm system will produce moderate
to heavy snow accumulations for elevations as low 1000 to 2000 
feet on Wednesday.

CAZ107-142230-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Northern Trinity-
630 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 1500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 8 inches in low elevation valleys and 10 
  to 22 inches possible at high elevations. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night.

* 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. 

&&

$$

CAZ108-142230-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
Southern Trinity-
630 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 8 inches along lower elevation valleys and
  8 to 18 inches possible at high elevations. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Trinity County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-110-111-114-142230-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-
630 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches around high elevation highway
  passes and up to 13 inches possible at higher elevations. Winds
  could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest California.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
325 
WWUS46 KEKA 142221
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
221 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Heavy snow has come to an end across much of northwest
California. However, another storm system will produce moderate
to heavy snow accumulations for elevations as low 1000 to
2000 feet starting early Wednesday morning.

CAZ114-142330-
/O.CAN.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
Northern Lake-
221 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...


$$

CAZ107-108-150630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0008.211215T1200Z-211216T1700Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
221 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM PST
THURSDAY ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 1000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern Trinity and Southern Trinity Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-110-111-150630-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0007.211215T1200Z-211216T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0021.211215T1200Z-211216T1700Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-
Southern Humboldt Interior-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
221 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM
PST THURSDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, 
  Southern Humboldt Interior, Northwestern Mendocino Interior 
  and Northeastern Mendocino Interior Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 9 AM PST Thursday.

* 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...

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
Dec 12, 5:27 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEKALake, Mendocino35 hr
Dec 13, 1:44 AM PSTHazardous Seas WarningEKA16 hr
Dec 13, 5:43 AM PSTBeach Hazards StatementEKADel Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino28 hr
Dec 13, 8:54 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt36 min
Dec 13, 2:21 PM PSTGale WarningEKA49 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.