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Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this winter storm warning at Nov 18, 2024, 12:10 PM PST for Trinity County, California. It took effect at Nov 19, 2024, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 54 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 18, 2024, 12:10 PM PST (20:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 19, 2024, 4:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Nov 21, 2024, 10:00 PM PST
- In force
- 54 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
County Trinity County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 9:26 AM PST | SNOW 3 | 3 Wsw Lewiston, CA | 3 inches of snow reported near Lewiston at 1950 ft. Snow is still falling. |
| Nov 20, 9:40 AM PST | SNOW/ICE DMG | 6 Se Lewiston, CA | Jackknifed semitruck near Buckhorn Summit on Highway 299 blocking both lanes. |
| Nov 20, 9:57 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 5 Sw Douglas City, CA | CHP reports a vehicle stuck in about 1 foot of snow near Hayfork Summit. |
| Nov 20, 1:50 PM PST | SNOW 13 | 10 Ne Weaverville, CA | 13 inches of snow reported as of 1:50 PM. Snow has transitioned to rain. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 193 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 580 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 87 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 125 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
855 WWUS46 KEKA 182010 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1210 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 CAZ107-190415- /O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0010.241120T0000Z-241121T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241121T0500Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Weaverville, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, and Trinity Center 1210 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 4,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 9 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ108-190415- /O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0010.241120T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ Southern Trinity- 1210 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka JJW
11 follow-up statements
837 WWUS46 KEKA 190354 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 754 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 CAZ107-191500- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241121T0500Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Weaverville, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Trinity Center, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, and Hwy 3-Scott Mountain 754 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 4,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 9 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ108-191500- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ Southern Trinity- 754 PM PST Mon Nov 18 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
248 WWUS46 KEKA 191216 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 416 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 CAZ107-192030- /O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241121T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Weaverville, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, and Trinity Center 416 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ CAZ108-192030- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ Southern Trinity- 416 AM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka TDJ
363 WWUS46 KEKA 192019 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1219 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 CAZ107-200545- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241121T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Weaverville, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, and Trinity Center 1219 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ CAZ108-200545- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.241120T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ Southern Trinity- 1219 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
860 WWUS46 KEKA 200544 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 944 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 CAZ107-201345- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241121T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Weaverville, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, and Trinity Center 944 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible above 2,000 feet, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 299 at Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit as well as highway 3 in multiple areas north of Weaverville. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ CAZ108-201200- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241120T1200Z/ Southern Trinity- 944 PM PST Tue Nov 19 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 36 at South Fork Mountain and additional locations above 3000 feet east of South Fork Mountain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
907 WWUS46 KEKA 201141 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 341 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 CAZ108-201400- /O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241120T1400Z/ Southern Trinity- 341 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Trinity to the east of Forest Glen and Hyampom and above around 3500 ft, including portions of highway 36. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 36 at South Fork Mountain and additional locations above 3000 feet east of South Fork Mountain. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ107-201945- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241121T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Trinity Center, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, and Weaverville 341 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible above 2,000 feet early this morning, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning, then snow levels expected to slowly rise through the day today. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 299 at Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit as well as highway 3 in multiple areas north of Weaverville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka TDJ
615 WWUS46 KEKA 201345 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 545 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 CAZ108-201600- /O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241120T1600Z/ Southern Trinity- 545 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. An additional 2 to 4 inches possible. * WHERE...Southern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 36 at South Fork Mountain and additional locations above 3000 feet east of South Fork Mountain. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ107-202145- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241121T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Trinity Center, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, and Weaverville 545 AM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible above 2,000 feet early this morning, 1 to 3 feet possible above 3,000 feet. Lowest snow levels expected during Wednesday morning, then snow levels expected to slowly rise through the day today. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 299 at Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit as well as highway 3 in multiple areas north of Weaverville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka
979 WWUS46 KEKA 202012 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1212 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 CAZ107-210515- /O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Trinity Center, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, and Weaverville 1212 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2,500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 3500 feet, 4 to 6 inches between 2500 to 3500 feet and less than an inch below 2500 feet. Snow levels rising through this evening and overnight. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 299 at Oregon Mountain and Buckhorn Summit as well as highway 3 in multiple areas north of Weaverville. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
343 WWUS46 KEKA 210517 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 917 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 CAZ107-211100- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241121T1100Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Weaverville, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, and Trinity Center 917 PM PST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3,000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 3500 feet, 4 to 6 inches between 2500 to 3500 feet and less than an inch below 2500 feet. Snow levels rising through this evening and overnight. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 3 in multiple areas north of Weaverville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
114 WWUS46 KEKA 211040 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 240 AM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 CAZ107-211845- /O.EXT.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241122T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain 240 AM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3,500 FEET ... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3, 500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass. 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 you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka ZVS
509 WWUS46 KEKA 211833 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 1033 AM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 CAZ107-220600- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241122T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain 1033 AM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3,500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3,500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. * WHERE...Northeastern Trinity. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This includes highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka DB
381 WWUS46 KEKA 220536 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 936 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 CAZ107-220645- /O.EXP.KEKA.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241122T0600Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain 936 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... The threat has ended. $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka MKK
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 18, 6:19 AM PST, 5 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 18, 6:19 AM PST, 5 hours 51 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
619 AM PST Mon Nov 18 2024
.SYNOPSIS...Scattered showers continue to move onshore along the
coast today. Strong winds develop Tuesday afternoon and evening as
the next storm approaches. Steady, moderate rain is forecast
Wednesday into next weekend. Heavy snow is possible in NE Trinity
Wednesday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...Latest IR satellite imagery depicts a large swath
of cool cloud tops and convective showers over the NEPAC early
this morning behind yesterday's cold front. These are forecast to
continue to move onshore today, bringing scattered showers through
the day primarily north of Cape Mendocino. Local observations
show s now levels currently around 2500 ft, and these are and
these are forecast to slowly rise to 3k to 3.5k ft by this
evening. Shower activity should weaken late tonight as warm air
advection in advance of the next storm begins.
A significantly more potent storm system is forecast to impact the
region tomorrow through this weekend. Ensemble guidance continues to
hold steady on the general pattern, with all clusters depicting an
atmospheric river developing offshore Tuesday and parking itself
over NWRN CA Tuesday night through late in the week, possibly into
the weekend. This will bring a prolonged period of moderate rainfall
with an initial threat of small stream and urban flooding
Wednesday and Thursday, and potentially main stem river concerns
later in the week. A flood watch has been issued for most of the
area in response, see the Hydrology section for more details.
The initial front is forecast to bring a tight pressure gradient to
the coastal counties with very strong southerly winds Tuesday
evening. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph
are expected on exposed ridges, coastal headlands, and portions of
the coastal plain in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. A High Wind
Warning has been issued for these areas, as downed trees, power
outages, and difficult travel conditions are likely. The strongest
winds are expected just ahead of the frontal passage, as incoming
rain mixes down stronger winds present just above the surface...this
is currently forecast to occur late Tuesday night. Winds then weaken
but remain southerly around 10 to 20 kts behind the front on
Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a few deterministic models (GFS, NAM, ECMWF) continue to
depict cold air getting trapped in Trinity county on Tuesday night
and Wednesday morning as this system approaches, which may allow for
heavy snow in the northeastern portions of Trinity county before
warmer air can move in. This looks most likely east of the Alps and
around Trinity Lake, as well as over Buckhorn Summit and Oregon Mtn,
however may reach as far south as Highway 36. Some uncertainty
remains on just how low snow levels will get. Most guidance agrees
they'll reach at least 3000 ft in NE Trinity Wednesday morning, and
a small but significant portion of the guidance indicates heavy snow
down to Weaverville at this time. Thus have expanded the watch to
include areas above 2000 ft. Some guidance also indicates this
colder air at the surface may linger through Wednesday into Thursday
around Trinity Lake and in the Horn...which means heavy snow could
continue for over 24 hrs on portions of Highway 3 north of
Weaverville. Should this occur, one to multiple feet of snow are
possible Wednesday and Thursday on portions of Highway 3 and 299.
This could significantly impact travel Wednesday. Confidence is
lower on snow levels for areas to the south and east, but there's
about a 50% chance over over 6 inches of snow falling on portions
of Highway 36 east of Forest Glen, so have expanded the Winter
Storm Watch to include these areas. /TDJ
&&
.AVIATION...Post-frontal showers are still being observed across the
region as a cold upper trough cycles over the PNW. Brief periods of
moderate rainfall, reduced visbility's and gusty winds are possible
with these isolated showers, although risk of thunder will diminish
through the morning. Light westerly flow will quickly shift
southerly this afternoon and steadily increase this evening and
overnight ahead of a strong frontal boundary. Mostly VFR conditions
will prevail as ceilings drop into MVFR territory by early Tuesday
morning, beginning in CEC and ACV. Increasing SW flow aloft will
pose a risk for LLWS at the coastal terminals at the end of the TAF
period.
&&
.MARINE...A large NW swell 15 to 16 feet at 13 to 14 seconds will
continue to fill into the waters this morning as winds diminish.
Seas will remain elevated through Tuesday as winds turn southerly
and increase ahead an approaching front. A strong storm system is
expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon, producing strong winds,
steep seas and heavy rainfall. The Storm Watches have been upgraded
to warnings in all zones for high confidence in 45 to 65 knot gusts
developing late Tuesday night along the frontal boundary.
Significant wave heights will be further elevated to 22 to 27 feet
at 12 to 13 seconds early Wednesday morning in response to these
winds. Northern zones will likely see the larger end of these wave
heights corresponding to the strongest winds offshore, while the
southern waters will experience slightly reduced 18 to 22 foot wave
heights. An additional near-shore swell will maintain 12 to 14 foot
seas through late week even as the most severe winds diminish.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...A moderate to strong atmospheric river is forecast
to move over NWRN CA late Tuesday and persist through the rest of
the week. NAEFS mean IVT is showing a prolonged period of
anomalously high values (500 to 800 kg/ms) from the SW,
perpendicular to the local terrain. This will likely lead to a
prolonged period of persistent rainfall this week, further
enhanced by the local orography. Latest QPF guidance is showing 4
to 8 inches of precip falling Wednesday and Thursday across the
CWA from Tuesday night through Thursday night, with rain likely
continuing into the weekend.
Latest MRMS soil moisture modeling is indicating 50% to 70%
saturated soils at the moment in Humboldt and Del Norte, with 20% to
30% in Mendocino and Lake Counties. Thus the initial bands of precip
late Tuesday night and Wednesday likely will be absorbed, however
with the prolonged nature of this incoming system, saturation is
likely, leading to enhanced runoff. This may initially lead to small
streams and creeks flooding, as well as flooding in urban areas.
Main stem rivers are forecast to respond late this week to the
persistent rainfall as well, however just how high they will reach
remains uncertain.
&&
.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
High Wind Warning from 4 PM Tuesday to 2 AM PST Wednesday
for CAZ101-102.
Flood Watch from late Tuesday night through late Thursday
night for CAZ101>106-108>115.
High Wind Warning from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday
for CAZ103-105-106.
High Wind Warning from 4 PM Tuesday to 6 AM PST Wednesday
for CAZ104.
Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening for CAZ107.
Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through late
Tuesday night for CAZ108.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Tuesday for PZZ450-455-
475.
Storm Warning from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday for
PZZ450-455-475.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PST Tuesday for PZZ470.
Storm Warning from 9 AM Tuesday to 3 AM PST Wednesday for
PZZ470.
&&
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Special weather statement, Nov 18, 9:09 AM PST, 3 hours 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
909 AM PST Mon Nov 18 2024
CAZ102-103-105-181745-
Northern Humboldt Coast CA-Del Norte Interior CA-
Northern Humboldt Interior CA-
909 AM PST Mon Nov 18 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL HUMBOLDT AND SOUTH
CENTRAL DEL NORTE COUNTIES THROUGH 945 AM PST...
At 907 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Trinidad, or 13 miles southwest of Orick, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orick, Hoopa, Willow Creek, Trinidad, Westhaven-Moonstone, Weitchpec,
McKinleyville, Arcata Arpt, and Fieldbrook.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4115 12414 4123 12411 4142 12407 4145 12361
4142 12365 4140 12364 4138 12366 4138 12359
4089 12370 4097 12412 4103 12411 4105 12413
4105 12415 4114 12416
TIME...MOT...LOC 1707Z 289DEG 20KT 4117 12429
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
/EYSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 4:21 AM PST | Flood Watch | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity | 5 days |
| Nov 18, 4:52 AM PST | High Wind Warning | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt | 49 hr |
| Nov 18, 8:39 AM PST | Storm Warning | EKA | 46 hr | |
| Nov 18, 9:09 AM PST | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 36 min |
| Nov 18, 9:34 AM PST | Special Marine Warning | EKA | 26 min | |
| Nov 18, 12:33 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 27 min |
| Nov 18, 12:39 PM PST | Special Weather Statement | EKA | Humboldt | 36 min |
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Sources
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