Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lake County and Mendocino 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 Lake County and the Northern Mendocino Interior until 6:00 AM PST Thursday, with heavy snow and hazardous travel expected above 2,000 feet.
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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, CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Northern California. The alert remains in effect until early Thursday morning as hazardous winter conditions continue to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Mendocino Interior
- Northeastern Mendocino Interior
- Northern Lake County
- Southern Lake County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Delay Travel: Persons should consider delaying all travel. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
- Emergency Supplies: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Safety Hazards: Do not touch downed power lines and report any power outages to your electric company.
- Information: The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected at elevations above 2,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are forecast.
- Wind and Infrastructure: Strong winds combined with the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and cause sporadic power outages.
- Travel Hazards: Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions throughout the warning period.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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