Winter Storm Warning Issued for Trinity County; Heavy Snow Expected 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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NWS Eureka CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Trinity County, forecasting up to 8 inches of snow and difficult travel conditions through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka, CA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Trinity County. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in California:
- Northern Trinity County
- Southern Trinity County
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, use extreme caution. If you must travel, ensure your vehicle is equipped with an extra flashlight, food, and water in case of an emergency. Tire chains may be necessary for those traveling through mountain passes, and road closures are possible. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with snow levels generally above 1,500 feet. However, during periods of heaviest snowfall, snow levels could drop as low as 1,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches are forecast. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10:00 AM PST Thursday. A cold front will bring additional snow tonight through Thursday morning, with the heaviest snowfall rates expected during the overnight and early morning hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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