Through Showers, Hail, and Snow: A Look at Roads and Weather

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Hwy 199 as seen from Caltrans Traffic Cam this morning.

Baby, it’s cold outside. The weather outside is frightful. You don’t want to drive in a wonderland full of snow. But, off to Grandmother’s house you still might have to go. So let us tell you about the showers, the hail, and the snow.

You know it’s not the best weather
For a car ride together with you.

First, let’s look at what’s falling from the sky. If you look out your window you might already see some tangible effects. Hail’s been reported in Eureka. Many of the hills have snow. And, of course, rain is falling.

According to the National Weather Service, there is 100% chance of precipitation today from the Oregon border to the southern tip of Mendocino County. The weatherperson said, “The heaviest showers are expected today. Snow showers will diminish tonight and Friday. Snow levels will range from 1500 feet to 2000 feet across the area.”

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Hwy 299 at Berry Summit as seen on two Caltrans’ Traffic cams.

Okay, but what about the roads? The National Weather Service reports, “Significant snow accumulations are expected over the higher passes on Hwy 199, 299, 3 and 36. Some light snow is possible at all elevations on Hwy 96. Hwy 101 may see up to an inch of snow over the higher passes.:”

For more information, check out Caltrans QuickMap and traffic cams. (Here’s the traffic cams for our area.)

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Wog
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Wog
8 years ago

I’ve received a foot of snow at 4200′ in the last 24 hours and it’s still snowing…

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

We’re lovin’ it!

Anon Forrest
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Anon Forrest
8 years ago

2500 feet elevation, South of Lake Pilsbury: Thick snow just started, visibility quarter-mile. And it’s staying on the ground. Whopee! af

Anon Forrest
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Anon Forrest
8 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thanks a heap for the links to the Traffic Cams and HNY! af

scooter
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scooter
8 years ago

Snowed a bit this morning in the coastal hills around Eugene Or, too.

Ullr rover
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Ullr rover
8 years ago

A few inches @ 1000′ near burnt ranch.

Ernie Branscomb
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8 years ago

Nothin’ but rain, thunder, and scaredy cat dogs in Benbow

Nancy
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Nancy
8 years ago

I am at about 700 elevation in Willow Creek area and have a couple inches

ED Denson
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ED Denson
8 years ago

We were to snow as Sarah Palin was to experience with Russia. If we stood on the porch this morning we could see it in the far distance.

Sparklemahn
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Sparklemahn
8 years ago
Reply to  ED Denson

Sarah’s Six-Pack eyesight is certainly better than anything else about her excpet that she quit being a public servant.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
8 years ago
Reply to  ED Denson

I’ll toke to that!

Christine
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Christine
8 years ago

So excited to go home and see snow on the grpund…well at least drove threw it. Am going home to garberville ca frm the bay area. Do yall think ill see snow along the way going hwy 101

Hick
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Hick
8 years ago

Probably on Rattlesnake summit, below Willits. Be safe.