[UPDATE 8:40 p.m.] Saturday on Local Roads: Winter Weather Continues

View from Berry Summit.

View from Berry Summit. [From a Caltrans traffic camera that appears to have been knocked sideways]

Today, Saturday, February 16, expect more wintry weather until the early afternoon. Rain will fall in coastal areas with a possibility of hail adding to dangerous travel. In the mountains, expect snow with heavy accumulations above 2500 feet. Also watch out for gusty winds.

All in all a great day to enjoy a good book or a family movie but…if you have to go out, we’ve got the information you need below all in one handy spot.

Any changes from the post this morning have been noted in green. 

Major Highways–Here’s What We Know: 

At this time, most major roadways are open in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity Counties though chains are required on some.

(Most information below is from Caltrans’ Quick Map. If you are heading to Oregon, check their similar site.)

    • Interstate 5: Open north of Redding to the Oregon border but expect winter weather conditions in some areas. 
      Snow covers parts of I-5 this morning. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam. Click here for the latest image from the Lake Abrams traffic cam.]

      Snow covers parts of I-5 again  this morning. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam.Click here for the latest image from the Lake Abrams traffic cam.]

    • Hwy 1: Open
    • Hwy 3: Open [Information added 1:40 p.m.]
    • Hwy 20: Open [Posted at 8:40 p.m.]
    • Hwy 36: 
      • Chains required from junction with Hwy 3 to 5 miles west of Platina. [Posted at 8:40 p.m.]
      • Slipout 1 mile east of Dubakella Mtn has one way traffic.
    • Hwy 96: Open most of the way but closed north Somes Bar in the area of the Dillon Creek Bridge, according to Caltrans.
    • Hwy 101: Open
    • HWY 162 (Covelo Road): Open
    • Hwy 169: Open
    • Hwy 199: Open but Caltrans Message board warns motorists to carry chains.

      Hwy 199 near the Oregon border. (See Caltrans Traffic Cam for latest image)

      Hwy 199 near the Oregon border. (See Caltrans Traffic Cam for latest image)

    • Hwy 211: Open (Check out how high the Eel River is on the Fernbridge live cam)
    • Hwy 254 (Avenue of the Giants):Open
    • Hwy 255: Open
    • Hwy 271: Open with the exception of a scheduled closure .03 miles south of McCoy Creek just south of Piercy.
    • Hwy 299: Open: wintry weather. Carry chains. [Information added 1:40 p.m.]

    Humboldt County Roads:

    Here is what we know. We’ll update when more info comes through.

    • Alderpoint Road–Open. Carry Chains.
    • Bair Road–Closed due to snow [Posted at 8:40 p.m.]
    • Bald Hills Road–Closed at mile marker 19 due to snow
    • Butler Valley Road –Closed.
    • Goble Road in Ferndale between Highway 211 and Fulmor Road–Closed due to flooding.
    • Hoagland Road–Open. Carry chains.
    • Jacoby Creek Road–Closed due to flooding.
    • Kneeland Road–Open. Carry chains.
    • McCann Ferry–Shut down due to hazardous river conditions.
    • Old Arcata Road –Closed due to flooding.
    • Shelter Cove Road–Open. Carry chains.
    • Showers Pass Road--Open. Carry chains.
    • Titlow Hill Road–Carry chains.
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Willie Caso-Mayhem
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5 years ago

🕯Thank you Kym for the info and the updates.

'merican woman
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'merican woman
5 years ago

1 800 GAS ROAD😊

Gayle S
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Gayle S
5 years ago

Today is the 16th, not the 15th. Oops on you! 😉

Laurie
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Laurie
5 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I wasn’t quite awake yet, it confused the old and blonde lady! Thanks 🙂

Anon
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Anon
5 years ago

Berry summit pic is quite nice !!…. Surprised to learn it was made by missaligned caltrans road cam shot!

Pinkasso
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Pinkasso
5 years ago

Ditch Grade aka Platina road has now been fully cleared.

Geoffrey davis
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Geoffrey davis
5 years ago

Does anyone really know how to put chains on anymore? let alone fix a flat or change a tire?