UPDATE, 2:09 p.m.: Well that was quick. Myles checks back in to let us know that the chain restrictions have just been lifted. 

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UPDATE, 1:58 p.m.: Caltrans public information officer Myles Cochrane lets us know that chains or snow-tread tires are now required for those attempting to traverse the summit.

“In these inclement weather conditions it’s definitely good to check your route before you head out,” Cochrane says. “Make sure your rig can handle it, turn your headlights on, make sure you can see clearly through your windows, and most of all slow down.”

Now you know.

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Original Post: Well, would you look at that? Early this morning our local National Weather Service warriors told us that today’s showers combined with cold air had the potential to result in “light snow accumulations” in areas of Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties above 2000 feet.

Make it so! Let it snow! 

A quick glimpse at Caltrans’ webcams in Highway 299 near the top of Berry Summit, about 10 miles west of Willow Creek, reveals a blanket of the white stuff, notably on the roadway. In both sets of images, above and below, the first image was taken around 7:30 a.m. this morning while the second image was taken around 1:15 p.m. this afternoon. Winter!

While we’ve not yet received word of any snow-related road closures, motorists would be wise to be wary. Already, as chronicled on LoCO’s CHP Watch, there is report of a driver of a grey Nissan being stuck in snow blocking both lanes on Titlow Hill Road.

We will update this post with pertinent information when and if conditions worsen.