Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwestern Humboldt 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwestern Humboldt above 2,500 feet, expecting up to 6 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts.
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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 the region. The alert was issued on February 18 at 11:38 PM PST and remains in effect until 6:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Southwestern Humboldt in California, focusing on areas at elevations above 2,500 feet.
What You Should Do
Persons in the affected area should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ensure your car is winterized and in good working order. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with additional accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph. A cold front is bringing this additional snow, with the heaviest snowfall rates expected tonight into Thursday morning. While the primary warning is for elevations above 2,500 feet, there is potential for snow levels to drop as low as 1,000 feet during the heaviest precipitation. Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous.
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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