Winter Weather Advisory
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Thursday, Feb. 6 @ 2:46 p.m. |
ENDED: | Friday, Feb. 7 @ 10 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Moderate |
URGENCY: | Expected |
AREAS: | Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Interior |
INSTRUCTIONS
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
DESCRIPTION
…FINAL ROUND OF SNOW THIS AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY MORNING…
.Snow levels have risen slightly, but many areas they remain around 2500 feet. This is causing impacts on many of the highway summits this afternoon and this will continue into the evening, although snow levels may rise slightly more. Snow levels are then expected to drop tonight.
* WHAT…Snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches along high elevations of highways 299, 199, and 36. Higher amounts up to 12 inches above 4000 feet.
* WHERE…Del Norte Interior and Northern Humboldt Interior.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.