North Coast Highways

Snow conditions on 299 this morning but bright skies. [Image from Caltrans Traffic Cam on Berry Summit]

Mountain areas are seeing the biggest impacts. A Caltrans traffic camera at Berry Summit on Highway 299 shows snowy conditions but sunny skies. Drivers crossing mountain passes should be alert for slick pavement, reduced visibility, and the possibility of chain controls if conditions worsen, but that’s unlikely.

Highway 36 has chains required in some areas of Trinity County.

The National Weather Service reports cold, wintery conditions lingering over higher elevations, with snow possible on mountain highways and wet roads at lower elevations. Even where highways are open, shaded areas may remain icy, especially during the morning hours.

Graphic from the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead, conditions are expected to improve later today and into the coming days.

Major Highways — Here’s What We Know

(Most information below is from Caltrans’ QuickMap. If you are heading to Oregon or Nevada, check their similar sites.)

• • Interstate 5: Open but slightly snowy.
    

    Slightly snowy conditions on areas of I-5 as seen on this Caltrans Traffic cam in Siskiyou County.

  • Hwy 1: Open
  • Hwy 3: Open.
  • Hwy 20: Open
  • Hwy 36: Open with areas of construction, but chains required on and off from 3 miles west of Mad River (Zenia Road) to 5 miles west of Forest Glen.
  • Hwy 96: Open with areas of construction
  • Hwy 101: Open
  • HWY 162 (Covelo Road): Open
  • Hwy 169 (Klamath): Open
  • Hwy 199: Open
    

    No snowy conditions on 199. Image from Caltrans Traffic cam

  • Hwy 211: Open
  • Hwy 254 (Avenue of the Giants): Open
  • Hwy 255: Open
  • Hwy 271: Open
  • Hwy 299: Open with slightly snowy conditions on Berry Summitt.

Humboldt County Roads

County roads, especially in rural and higher-elevation areas, may have lingering snow, ice, or storm debris. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and allow extra travel time.