Winter Storm Warning Issued for Trinity County: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Wednesday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka, CA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Trinity County. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 4:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Northern and Southern Trinity County. This includes mountain passes and high-elevation regions within the county.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Tire chains may be required for those traveling through mountain passes. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

Significant snow accumulation and wind hazards are forecast for the region:

• Snow Accumulations: Between 1 and 2.5 feet of snow is possible for elevations above 3,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000 feet, total accumulations between 5 and 10 inches are expected.
• Snow Levels: Snow levels will remain between 4,500 and 5,000 feet through Monday before dropping to 2,000 feet Monday night into Tuesday. During periods of heaviest snowfall, levels could drop as low as 1,500 feet.
• Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
• Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and reduced visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 4:00 PM PST Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected for elevations above 5,000 feet through Monday. The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated to occur from late Monday through Tuesday morning, with snow levels dropping significantly during that window.