Winter Storm Warning Issued for Trinity County: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Wednesday
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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 Trinity County, with up to 2.5 feet of snow possible at higher elevations and travel conditions expected to be difficult through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Trinity County, 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 Trinity County, California.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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