[UPDATE 5:33 p.m.] Snow Creates Treacherous Conditions All Over the Emerald County Roads and Highways

Light snow on Hwy 299 at Berry Summit. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

Light snow on Hwy 299 at Berry Summit. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

A major winter storm is impacting the Emerald Counties–Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte. We wanted to keep you updated on what’s happening on the roads. So here’s what we know:

Bookmark this page, we’ll keep updating this list below in green.

Major Highways–Here’s What We Know:

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

    • Interstate 5: Chains Required 10 miles north of Redding UPDATE 5:33 p.m.: According to Caltrans, All vehicles are being held at Fawndale due to a traffic collision.
      Snowy Conditions on I-5 at 3 p.m.

      Snowy Conditions on I-5 at 3 p.m. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

    • Hwy 1: Open
    • Hwy 36: Chains Required
    • Hwy 96: Open but snowy
    • Hwy 101: Closed as of 4:30 p.m. See more here.
      Light snow on Hwy 101 at Willits.

      Light snow on Hwy 101 just north of Willits. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

    • HWY 162 (Covelo Road): Open
    • Hwy 169 (Klamath): Open
    • Hwy 175 (Closed-see more here)
    • Hwy 199: Open
    • Hwy 254 (Avenue of the Giants): Open
    • Hwy 255: Open
    • Hwy 271: Open
    • Hwy 299: CLOSED update 5:15
      Snow covers 299 this evening. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

      Snow covers 299 this evening. [Photo from Caltrans Traffic Cam]

Humboldt County Roads: 

  • Alderpoint (Carry chains)
  • Bell Springs Road (Carry chains)
  • Briceland Thorn (See Shelter Cove Road below)
  • Shelter Cove Road (Carry chains) (See here for more)
  • Wilder Ridge Road (Carry chains)

Trinity County Roads:

Mendocino County Roads:

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3 years ago

Wreck at Alderpoint Rd, Bell Springs Rd junction. Traffic snarled. Black Avalache over the bank. Injuries unknown, but none initially reported.

Redwood Dan
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Redwood Dan
3 years ago
Reply to  Guest

Its nasty up there, drifting snow and little to no visibility. Iced over pavement under the snow. Do not attempt if you don’t know the road and without 4×4 & chains on, even with that, I would just wait until morning. 3 trucks off the road between Dyerville loop and Bell springs, 2 of them a good ways down the hill. All occupants are safe and out. 3 sheriffs and 2 chp led a convoy of vehicles down the hill. Everyone had to stop just below Deyerville loop rd when a sheriff vehicle near the front of the line went off the road. They were able to pull him out, and everyone continued down hill. Be safe out there!!!

Guest
Guest
Guest
3 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

The diesel spill rearing it’s ugly head. It floats to the surface.
Then you’ve got oil on ice.
By the Grace of God, no injuries.
Studded tires are cheap insurance.
I think I will just stay put for a while.

Guest
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Guest
3 years ago
Reply to  Guest

Slip n Slide meets Twister.

Cy Anse
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Cy Anse
3 years ago

299 doesn’t look closed per Caltrans but it does say chain controls are in effect at Berry Summit, Oregon Mt, Douglas City, Buckhorn Summit, and Shasta Divide.

And a rock slide has 1 lane traffic 6.8 miles west of Willow Creek.