Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwestern Humboldt County Above 2,000 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt, forecasting heavy snow and 50 mph wind gusts from Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.
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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 in Eureka, CA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt. This alert is effective for elevations above 2,000 feet and remains in place through Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Southwestern Humboldt in Northern California. Impacted areas include locations above 2,000 feet, specifically mentioning Mattole Road and Shelter Cove road.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
- Prepare for potential power outages and difficult travel conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches.
- Wind: Gusts are forecast to reach as high as 50 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM PST on Monday, February 16, and is expected to remain in effect until 4:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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