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.

Graphic from the National Weather Service in Eureka

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.

Graphic from the National Weather Service in Eureka for Trinity County. See the forecast for other local counties here.

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.

Graphic from the National Weather Service in Eureka

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

• • 4 miles West of Legget (1894 ft)

Highway 3

• • Scott Mountain Summit (5450 ft)
  • 3 miles south of Trinity Center (3250 ft)
  • 10 miles North of Weaverville (3100 ft)
  • HayFork Summit (3660 ft)

Highway 20

• • Five miles west of Willits (2000 ft)
  • Lake and Colusa county border (1850 ft)

Highway 29

• • 3 miles west of Lower Lake (2050 ft)

Highway 36

• • Dinsmore Area (2987 ft)
  • South Fork Mountain (4110 ft)
  • Summit 4 miles east of Highway 3 (4250 ft)

Highway 101

• • 10 miles south of Crescent City (1250 ft)
  • Prarie Creek Summit (1485 ft)
  • Rattlesnake Summit (1791 ft)
  • Ridgewood Summit (1956 ft)

Highway 162

• • 5 miles south of Covelo (2100 ft)

Highway 175

• • Near Cobb (3025 ft)
  • 10 East of Hopland (2450 ft)

Highway 199

• • Collier Tunnel (2115 ft)

Highway 299

• • Lord Ellis Summit (2260 ft)
  • Berry Summit (2871 ft)
  • Oregon Mountain (2888 ft)
  • Buckhorn Summit (3215 ft)

Select County Roads

• • Panther Gap on Mattole Road (2750 ft)
  • Shelter Cove Road (2375 ft)
  • Bald Hills Road (3175 ft)
  • Mendocino Pass (5100 ft)