Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwestern Humboldt Above 2,500 Feet
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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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NWS Eureka CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt, forecasting up to 6 inches of additional snow and 35 mph wind gusts through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Humboldt, 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 Southwestern Humboldt, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka, CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until 6:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Southwestern Humboldt at elevations above 2,500 feet. Residents and travelers in these high-elevation zones should prepare for significant winter weather impacts.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.
- Emergency Supplies: Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Safe Driving: Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, allow extra time to reach your destination, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration. Be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
- Vehicle Readiness: Ensure your car is winterized and in good working order.
- Road Conditions: The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected, with additional accumulations of up to 6 inches.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Snow Levels: While the warning focuses on areas above 2,500 feet, there is potential for snow levels to drop as low as 1,000 feet during the heaviest snowfall.
- Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 6:00 AM PST Thursday. A cold front is expected to bring additional snow tonight through Thursday morning, with the heaviest snowfall rates anticipated during this overnight period.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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