INSTRUCTIONS

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

DESCRIPTION

…STRONG WINTER STORM THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…

.A strong winter storm will continue to impact the area through the weekend. Snow levels will rapidly drop Friday night between 500 and 1500 feet. This will allow for heavy snow of 1 to 2 feet on high mountain passes and lighter snow of 4 to 8 inches in low elevation valleys. Additional snow showers will continue through Sunday.

* WHAT…Widespread accumulating small hail expected. Small hail will be most likely and widespread Saturday morning. Small hail showers are sporadic but hail can last a long time on roadways.

* WHERE…Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Small hail can create rapid and unexpected icy conditions even at sea level. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.