Caltrans is reminding motorists that historic Fernbridge will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, including to emergency vehicles, after which it is expected to reopen fully to two-way traffic. Relegated to one-way, controlled traffic since being jolted by the Dec. 20 earthquake, Fernbridge will close entirely beginning at 10 p.m. on March 17, reopening […]
Outdoors
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No California Salmon: Fishery to be Shut Down This Year
Most summer mornings at first light, Jared Davis is a few miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge, motoring his charter fishing boat Salty Lady over the Pacific Ocean. His eyes sweep the horizon, looking for diving birds, but mostly he watches the screen of his dashboard fish-finder for schools of anchovies — a sure […]
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Eel River Crosses Flood Threshold, Record Rain Recorded
It’s official, rainfall totals recorded at the National Weather Service’s Woodley Inland office yesterday set a new record for the date at 1.54 inches, breaking the previous record of 1.28 inches set in 1980 and again in 2012. Meanwhile, a flood warning remains in effect for the Eel River, which hit flood stage early this […]
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Eel River Expected to Pass Flood Stage, Livestock Owners Advised to Protect Animals in Low-Lying Areas
A flood warning has been issued for the Eel River Valley from late tonight into early Wednesday afternoon and a special action statement has been issued that advises taking steps to protect livestock in low-lying areas, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. The California Nevada River Forecast Center is predicting the […]
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Seed, Plant and Scion Exchange at Arcata Community Center
Gardeners all over the county are ready for this cold and snowy winter to blow over and be gone. They’re ready for sunshine, soil and seeds of spring! Helping them get ready for those glorious days ahead is the Humboldt Permaculture Guild and its Seed, Plant & Scion Exchange, happening Saturday, March 11, from 11 […]
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Sheriff Honsal Declares Local Emergency Due to Winter Storms
With recent storms wreaking havoc across the region and more winter weather on the way, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal has declared a local emergency, which allows the county to apply for state and federal funds to address the damage and other impacts. “Consecutive major winter storms have resulted in a large accumulation of snow, […]
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Another Round of Winter Weather, Snow Heading This Way
The National Weather Service’s Eureka office is cautioning that heavy snowfall of “at or above 1 inch per hour” is forecast to begin coming down on mountain roads and highway passes late tonight into tomorrow in Del Norte and Humboldt counties. Meanwhile, coastal areas might once again get a dusting, with a winter weather advisory […]
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Snow Much Fun
From the beaches to the mountains, Humboldt County saw an impressive show of snow overnight and this morning, with a chance of more to come later this afternoon and evening. Thank you to our readers who shared their shots and feel free to send in some to join in this virtual walk through the winter […]
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Show Us Your Snow
The storm is delivering the steady snow that was forecast, with coastal areas near sea level getting some flurries this morning, and more to come today into Friday. “A winter storm is underway in Northwest California. Around and above 1,000 feet elevation, snow will continue today and into Friday,” the Eureka office of the National […]
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UPDATED: Wild Weather: Wind, Rain, Snow, Hail and Huge Surf
The storm is beginning to arrive, a portent of what to expect in the next few days as temperatures plummet, bringing heavy snow down to low levels, with even coastal areas looking at the possibility of some flutters. For a list of warming centers and shelters in different areas of Humboldt, as well as information […]
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Winter Storm Watch: Snow Slated to Start Tuesday, Chance for a Coastal Dusting
Once again, Humboldt County is in the calm before the storm. While Monday’s holiday is expected to be sunny with a high in the mid-50s on the coast and in the mid-to-high 60s inland, the rest of the week’s temperatures are forecast to plummet with each passing day, getting down into the 40s during the […]
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Take a Hike
Get outside and get your blood pumping walking among the giant redwoods in some of the area’s most scenic groves. There are three guided winter walks happening this week. First up, on Friday, February 17, take a guided walk through Founders Grove Loop from 2 to 3 p.m. (free). Meet by the Founders Grove park […]