Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Eureka, CA

958 
WWUS46 KEKA 140702
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1102 PM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

CAZ107-108-141515-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260215T1800Z-260218T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Including Hayfork, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit,
Hwy 36-South Fork Mountain, Weaverville, Trinity Center, Hwy
299-Oregon Mountain, Forest Glen, Hwy 3-Hayfork Summit, and Ruth
1102 PM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulation between 6 to 10
  inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1
  and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 4500 feet Sunday
  through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday.
  There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet with the
  heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-141515-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt
Interior-
Including Bald Hills Rd, Dinsmore, Hwy 199-Collier Tunnel, and
Hwy 299-Berry Summit
1102 PM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations 6 to 15 inches possible.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow
  level as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-115-141515-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including Cobb, Hwy 101-Rattlesnake Summit, Hwy 101-Ridgewood
Summit, and Knobcone Camp
1102 PM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected early
  Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow level as low as
  2000 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

MKK

095 
WWUS46 KEKA 141508
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
708 AM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

CAZ107-108-142315-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260215T1800Z-260218T1800Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Including Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Hayfork Summit, Hwy
299-Buckhorn Summit, Ruth, Hwy 36-South Fork Mountain,
Weaverville, Hayfork, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Trinity Center, and
Forest Glen
708 AM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulation between 6 to 10
  inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1
  and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 4500 feet Sunday
  through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday.
  There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet with the
  heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-142315-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt
Interior-
Including Hwy 299-Berry Summit, Dinsmore, Bald Hills Rd, and Hwy
199-Collier Tunnel
708 AM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations 6 to 15 inches possible.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow
  level as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-115-142315-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including Hwy 101-Rattlesnake Summit, Knobcone Camp, Hwy
101-Ridgewood Summit, and Cobb
708 AM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected early
  Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow level as low as
  2000 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS

848 
WWUS46 KEKA 142028
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1228 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

CAZ107-108-150800-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260215T1800Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260215T1500Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Including Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Hayfork Summit, Hwy
299-Buckhorn Summit, Ruth, Hwy 36-South Fork Mountain,
Weaverville, Hayfork, Hwy 3-Scott Mountain, Trinity Center, and
Forest Glen
1228 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET THROUGH MONDAY, THEN FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5000 feet through
  Monday, then above 2000 feet Monday night. Total snow accumulation
  between 6 to 10 inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above
  3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 5000 to 4500
  feet Sunday through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into
  Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet
  with the heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are
  expected late Monday through Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-150800-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260217T0300Z-260219T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt
Interior-
Including Hwy 299-Berry Summit, Dinsmore, Bald Hills Rd, and Hwy
199-Collier Tunnel
1228 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations 6 to 20 inches possible.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow
  level as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-115-150800-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including Hwy 101-Rattlesnake Summit, Knobcone Camp, Hwy
101-Ridgewood Summit, and Cobb
1228 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected early
  Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow level as low as
  2000 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS

102 
WWUS46 KEKA 150734
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1134 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

CAZ104-151545-
/O.EXB.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-
1134 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may impact Mattole Road and Shelter Cove
  road among other roads above 2,000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ107-108-151545-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260215T1500Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Including Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy 3-Hayfork Summit, Hwy
3-Scott Mountain, Trinity Center, Hwy 36-South Fork Mountain,
Forest Glen, Hayfork, Ruth, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, and
Weaverville
1134 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET, THEN ABOVE 2000 FEET
MON NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5000 feet through
  Monday, then above 2000 feet Monday night. Total snow accumulation
  between 6 to 10 inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above
  3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-151545-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260217T0300Z-260219T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt
Interior-
Including Hwy 299-Berry Summit, Hwy 199-Collier Tunnel, Bald
Hills Rd, and Dinsmore
1134 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 2000 feet. Total
  snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Road
  closures are possible.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-115-151545-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including Knobcone Camp, Cobb, Hwy 101-Rattlesnake Summit, and
Hwy 101-Ridgewood Summit
1134 PM PST Sat Feb 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still quite a bit of uncertainty on
  how low the snow levels will get. Tuesday morning there may be snow
  at Lake level in Lake county. Highway 101 may see snow, especially
  north of Ukiah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

MKK

722 
WWUS46 KEKA 151739
WSWEKA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

CAZ107-108-160145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Northern Trinity-Southern Trinity-
Including Hayfork, Weaverville, Hwy 299-Oregon Mountain, Hwy
36-South Fork Mountain, Forest Glen, Hwy 299-Buckhorn Summit, Hwy
3-Scott Mountain, Trinity Center, Hwy 3-Hayfork Summit, and Ruth
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET, THEN ABOVE 2000 FEET MON NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5000 feet through
  Monday, then above 2000 feet Monday night. Total snow accumulation
  between 5 to 10 inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above
  3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 5000 to 4500
  feet Sunday through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into
  Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet
  with the heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are
  expected late Monday through Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ102-105-106-160145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260217T0300Z-260219T0000Z/
Del Norte Interior-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt
Interior-
Including Dinsmore, Bald Hills Rd, Hwy 299-Berry Summit, and Hwy
199-Collier Tunnel
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 2000 feet. Total
  snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior, and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
  may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Road
  closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late
  Monday through Tuesday morning. There is the potential for snow
  level as low as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ104-160145-
/O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0002.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This may impact Mattole Road and Shelter Cove
  road among other roads above 2,000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ110-111-114-115-160145-
/O.UPG.KEKA.WS.A.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.260217T0600Z-260219T0000Z/
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including Hwy 101-Rattlesnake Summit, Cobb, Knobcone Camp, and
Hwy 101-Ridgewood Summit
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
  35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Northern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still quite a bit of uncertainty on
  how low the snow levels will get. Tuesday morning there may be snow
  at Lake level in Lake county. Highway 101 may see snow, especially
  north of Ukiah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

CAZ101-103-160145-
/O.NEW.KEKA.WW.Y.0002.260217T0600Z-260218T1500Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
Including Eureka, McKinleyville, Ferndale, Smith River, Fortuna,
Trinidad, Crescent City, Klamath, and Arcata
939 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Scattered to numerous hail shower possible, resulting in
  accumulation.

* WHERE...Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Accumulating small hail can quickly coat roadways,
  creating slick roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1218 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

.SYNOPSIS...An extended period of wet and colder weather that will
span through next week will begin over the weekend. Significant
mountain travel impacts begin from these systems by early next week
and continue through much of the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Shortwave ridging nosing in from the west maintains
dry weather Friday. The pattern begins to change Saturday as a
closed low begins forming off the CA coast. Potent surface impulses
will form and increase rain and winds through the weekend. Models
still struggle with the placement of these surface lows. They may
initially remain quasi stationary, but chances for breezy to
locally strong winds are increasing. The higher end potential
wind forecast from NBM show widespread wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph,
with higher gusts over the ridges and some prominent coastal
headlands.

A stronger and much colder trough will then dive down from the north
Monday. The approaching trough will kick a previously mentioned
surface low eastward into the CA coast Monday. The southern and
eastern periphery of this feature will contain strong winds. Models
have been somewhat consistent with landing it south of Mendocino
County. Even so, enhanced wind will likely span through Mendocino
and Lake counties where wind gusts up to 45 mph will be possible
over the ridges and some coastal headlands Monday.

Winds will increase again over a broader area Monday night and
Tuesday as the cold trough from the north moves in. At the same
time, precipitation rates increase as snow levels quickly lower. Snow
levels are forecast to drop to 2000 to 1500 ft Monday night through
Tuesday morning. There is moderate to high confidence for snow these
snow levels (65% chance for less than 2000ft and 45% chance for
levels less than 1500 ft Tuesday and particularly Wednesday).
Probabilities for levels less than 1000 ft have even increased
(25%), particularly Wednesday. Heavy snow across the higher ridges
above 4000 feet could accumulate from 1 to 3 feet from Saturday
evening through mid next week. Snow totals over the region have
continued to trend higher, so the forecast should be followed
closely. A Winter Storm Watch issuance is anticipated, with advisory
level conditions likely also to be met. Snowfall may continue
through late next week.

Instability will increase Tuesday. Convectively enhanced
precipitation rates may temporarily drive down colder air, lowering
snow levels. This will not be difficult to achieve with 850 mb
temperatures dropping as low as -5C Tuesday. The cold air aloft,
instability, and convective showers will also bring a likely
threat for accumulating small hail Tuesday. Accumulating small
hail over roadways would also pose a significant threat to
motorists.

That said, major travel impacts are likely over much of Trinity
County, and major impacts will also be possible into Humboldt and
Del Norte counties. Travel impacts will also reach the passes of
Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties, particularly if the
less than 1500 ft elevation snow levels are maintained. Currently,
significant snow accumulations are forecast for highway passes at
locations such as Collier Tunnel, Berry Summit and a good portion
of Highway 36 through Humboldt County. Higher summits on 101 such
as the Laytonville area/Rattlesnake Summit and perhaps even
Prairie Creek Summit will also need to be closely watched for
travel impacts from snow.

Regarding lower elevation rainfall accumulation, NBM probabilities
are predicting a high likelihood for 1.5" to 3" in 72 hours from
early Sunday to early Wednesday morning for most of the CWA, with 3
to 5" in the windward facing terrain. Minor flooding of smaller
river, creeks and streams, urban areas with poor drainage will be
possible, along with sharp rises in some mainstem rivers. JJW

&&

.AVIATION...Stratus has moved inland along the coast bringing IFR to
MVFR ceilings that will last through the morning. Interior valleys
could see fog again this morning as moisture remains available. UKI
has around a 40% chance to see fog this morning. Any stratus and fog
is likely to lift and scatter by late in the morning. High clouds
will also move through the area.

&&

.MARINE...Northerly winds continue to diminish today. Steep
northerly wind waves will continue to diminish as well, but
conditions could still be hazardous to small crafts. A large long
period northwest swell continues to build into the coastal waters,
peaking early today at around 12 ft at 16 seconds. Combined seas
up to 14 ft are possible today.

North winds continue to subside and turn southerly by this afternoon
as low pressure approaches the area. The center of the low pressure
is likely to be off the northern California coast, and the exact
location of the strongest winds is currently uncertain. Strong
northerlies are possible on the western edge of this low with
moderate to strong southerlies possible on the eastern edge. Winds
are likely to remain elevated through the week as the pattern
remains active. There is at least a 30% chance for gales in the
outer waters each day through Friday of next week. JB

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...A steep, northwest long period swell is building
in, bringing a sneaker wave threat Friday. This swell will peak
around 12 to 13 feet at 16 seconds during the daytime Friday. This
swell will align with beaches in Humboldt, Del Norte, and
Mendocino counties, increasing the threat of sneaker waves. The
wave is expected to produce set behavior with breakers leading to
rapid and unexpected beach run ups of over 18 feet. Calmer winds
and few short period seas along the coastline Friday will further
enhance this danger making waves more sneaky, especially on
steeper beaches. Take care if going to the beach late in the week.
Choose flatter beaches if possible. Stay off of rocks, logs, and
jetties. Never turn your back to the ocean! DS

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Beach Hazards Statement through late tonight for CAZ101-103-
     104-109.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 3 AM
     PST Saturday for PZZ450-455.

     Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Saturday for PZZ470-475.

&&

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