Winter Storm Warning Issued for Trinity County: Up to 2.5 Feet of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Trinity County, California

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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, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph from Sunday through Wednesday.

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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

An official Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Eureka, CA. The alert is effective starting Sunday morning and remains in place through Wednesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Trinity County, including the regions of Northern Trinity and Southern Trinity.

What You Should Do

Travel in the affected areas could be very difficult to impossible. Residents who must travel are advised to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. Tire chains may be necessary for those traveling through mountain passes. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with varying accumulation based on elevation:

  • Above 3000 feet: Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet are possible.
  • Above 2000 feet: Total snow accumulation between 6 to 10 inches is possible.
  • Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.

Snow levels are expected to remain above 5000 to 4500 feet Sunday through Monday, before dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels to reach as low as 1500 feet during periods of heaviest snowfall.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7:00 AM PST Sunday, February 15, until 4:00 PM PST Wednesday, February 18. The heaviest snowfall rates are currently expected to occur late Monday through Tuesday morning.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Trinity County, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph from Sunday through Wednesday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Trinity County, California. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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