Snow, Rain, Wind Predicted to Once Again Pummel Northwestern California Monday–Several Major Highways Affected
Once again, a winter storm (yes, we know it is spring, but Mother Nature has missed the memo) will be affecting many residents of northwestern California Monday through Wednesday.
Though rain will fall elsewhere, mostly snowfall above 6 inches will impact the higher areas of Trinity County.
The National Weather Service in Eureka predicts that Trinity County will get snow down to 1500 feet Monday morning which will affect travelers on Hwy 299.
But snow will likely fall elsewhere also. The National Weather Service has issued a storm watch for the interior mountains of Del Norte and Humboldt from Monday afternoon through Tuesday. They warn, “Heavy snow possible above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 24 inches possible…This includes Highways 199, 299 and 36 on the higher summits.”
In addition, the Weather Service has issued a high wind watch.
The National Weather Service states, “Winds could gust as high as 50 mph…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.
Additionally they warn, “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.”
Below are links to the National Weather Service’s predictions for Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity County highways and some major county roads by the National Weather Service. Check to see what travel conditions will be like in the areas you plan to drive through:
Highway 1
Highway 3
Highway 20
Highway 29
Highway 36
Highway 101
Highway 162
Highway 175
Highway 199
Highway 299
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Bring it on
Bring on the wrath mother nature we ready this time
Yup. A ‘Bomb Cyclone’ predicted to develop off the coast. Hold onto your hats.
Seems like every tree that could go down has gone down by now.. But all this snow! When spring does arrive, it’s going to be a hell of a run off.
Had another big tree go down yesterday on our property, making the count 25 trees so far.
That’s intense!
https://www.drought.gov/states/california
I’m getting real sick of this rainy cold. But man, it’s nice to see our region get out of the drought for at least a little while.
And with spring delayed this much it looks better and better for this fire season. Between the last 5 years having burned over about the entire North state and this great winter we might actually be spared anything disastrous this summer.
That is, if it ever comes.
Kym, I will try to get you an accurate elevation for the Alderpoint Road, Bell Springs Road (sometimes called “New” Harris Road or just Harris Road) Junction “Pass”…
It’s 2910′ according to NOAA: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-123.68686319351212&lat=40.100742881910804#.Vnrg6VJhOUd
Cool, thanks Dave…
I’ll check it with my gps next time I go by there…
Looks like it’s right at the 3,000′ topo line at the AP/BS Junction, on the topo maps, and then rises just a slightly bit higher for a couple hundred yards or so towards G-ville…
Between the 3,000′ and 3,040′ topo lines…
Any idea of what weather.gov report I could look up so I could give an idea of the weather predictions for that area?
Kym, I finally got you an accurate elevation for the Alderpoint Road “pass” at the Alderpoint Road/Bell Springs Road Junction…
My handheld Garmin GPS fluctuated slightly, +/- about 5′, from between 3,051’and 3,060′, at the highest point along the road there…
Not sure if you can consider that an “Official” elevation, but it should be pretty darn close…
Topo map shows that spot to be between the 3,000′ and 3,040′ topo lines
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So, that checks out…
If you’re talking about the dirt cutoff road “Harris road” it’s 1800 feet give or take. Top of the hill is roughly 2300ft at the junction if I remember right.
*Home*
My phone said 2900 when I was just there
Atmospheric tsunami, how are we getting this kind of weather during a winter season, crack me up. Never would I have ever guessed a storm during the winter season would make the news .
Storms always make the news in winter, always have for my my entire life and I’m getting to be older now. Did you not have news where you are from?
And the storm has rain! And the rain is wet!! Film at 11….
Very helpful report. Thanks, Kym.
More snow! When spring does get here, it’s going to be one hell of a run off. Hopefully a gradual warming.
Y’all need to stop hiring your weather folks from Siberia and Northern Yukon…
Loving this winter…..it is the coolest, no pun intended! Down side, spring flowers aren’t happening yet.
Oh nooooosssss, Mr Bill strikes again. Standard Humboldt weather. Storms come from Alaska and/or Hawaii and batter our coast! Wow! Is this unusual except that we have had a non winter period for a few years, lulling people into submission while they are informed daily about how unless they buy an EV, they are earth destroyers. Lunatics need to be banned from running the insane asylum.
Not really typical, 54 ft of snow in the Sierras, 2nd highest on record (1952) and she ain’t done yet.
Atmospheric rivers are propelled by jet streams. Jet streams run along the interface between huge warm and cold air masses. Jet streams tend to be strongest in winter when the difference in temperature between these two air masses is greatest. So maybe we’re having so many atmospheric rivers because the cold air mass helping create the jet stream this year is a bit colder than usual (just a wag).
Obviously more precipitation in winter in Humboldt will tend to produce more snow.
Atmospheric rivers can be split and deflected by a high pressure front.
rumble.com/v2ezjt8-rbh-8-local.html
We are having quite a wild ride this season. The rain, snowpack, and runoff will help more in the future possibly by curtailing the devastating fires. Water can be more powerful than rock, scissors, or paper.. uhh fire. Thanks for the up-to-date and local reporting.
Greenwood heights closed st 2500 block with a tree across the road pulling down power lines