Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
271 WWUS46 KEKA 311032 WSWEKA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Eureka CA 232 AM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 CAZ107-312200- /O.CON.KEKA.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250131T2200Z/ Northern Trinity- Including Hwy 3-Scott Mountain 232 AM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches on portions of highway 3 between Weaverville and Trinity Center, with over a foot possible at Scott Mountain Pass. Between two and five inches are possible at Buckhorn Summit and Oregon Mtn early Friday morning, and an inch or two of heavy, wet snow may briefly make it down to Weaverville early Friday morning as well. * WHERE...Northern Trinity above 3000 feet. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka EYS