Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwestern Humboldt County Through Wednesday Afternoon
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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 up to 12 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts starting Monday night.
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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 has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt. The alert was issued on the morning of February 15 and is scheduled to remain in effect through the afternoon of Wednesday, February 18.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Southwestern Humboldt. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to affect roads above 2,000 feet in elevation, including Mattole Road and Shelter Cove road.
What You Should Do
Travel during this period could be very difficult. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1.
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 55 mph.
- Impacts: In addition to difficult travel, gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
Timeline
- Warning Starts: Monday, February 16 at 10:00 PM PST
- Warning Ends: Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00 PM PST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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