Winter Storm Warning Issued for Humboldt and Del Norte Interior Through Thursday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for interior Humboldt and Del Norte counties, with heavy snow and accumulations up to 10 inches expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka CA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Winter Storm Warning for interior regions of Northwest California. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Del Norte Interior
- Northern Humboldt Interior
- Southern Humboldt Interior
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.
If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies. Ensure your vehicle is winterized and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, especially on hills or turns. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with snow levels primarily above 1,500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches are forecast. A cold front moving through the region may bring snow levels as low as 1,000 feet during periods of heaviest snowfall.
Impacts include very difficult to impossible travel conditions. Tire chains may be required for mountain passes, and road closures are possible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected tonight through Thursday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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