Caltrans reported just after 9 a.m. that State Route 299 between Blue Lake and Willow Creek is closed due to snow. “We will provide updates as they become available,” Caltrans said in a social media post. Residents in areas across the county, including Kneeland, Hoopa, Blue Lake, parts of Arcata and McKinleyville, Carlotta, Orleans, Freshwater […]
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Stormy (Maybe Snowy?) Start to Valentine’s Day
Don’t be fooled by today’s sunny skies and calm demeanor — some wild weather is on its way. A dry cold front headed this way is forecast to bring gusty winds and a wind advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday, with 20 to 25 mph winds expected and gusts […]
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Snow, Rain, Wind Set to Start Hitting Humboldt
Enjoy the sun while it lasts. Up to 7 inches of snow is expected, mostly above 2,500 feet, in the interior areas of Humboldt County starting Thursday, prompting the Eureka office of the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory that will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. “Travel could […]
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Wind, Rain and Snow Forecast for Wednesday
Some more weather is heading this way Wednesday morning with the arrival of strong southerly winds that are expected to stay around for most of the day. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for southwestern, northern interior and southern interior areas of Humboldt County, with gusts up to […]
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UPDATE: Snow in the Mountains, Rain, Winds on the Coast
UPDATE: The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has extended the winter weather advisory to 6 a.m. on Wednesday for interior areas of Humboldt County above 2,000 feet. “Travel could become difficult at times over some mountain passes at Berry Summit on Highway 299, and at the Collier Tunnel on Highway 199. Chain restrictions […]
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Snow Falling: Amid Climate Change, Overhauling California Water Projections Gains Urgency
The Sierra Nevada hasn’t provided nearly as much water as predicted. Now the state is struggling to overhaul its snow runoff forecasts. Packed onto the slopes of the Sierra Nevada is a precious source of water for California — a frozen reservoir that climate change is already transforming. As the planet warms, the spring snowpack […]
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UPDATED: Forecast: Snow in the Mountains, Rain Across the Region
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the mountains of northern Humboldt County and interior areas of Southern Humboldt and Del Norte County that runs for 24 hours starting at 7 a.m. Monday. According to the advisory snow is expected a total of 3 to 5 inches […]
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Storm Roundup: One-way Traffic on 299, Thousands without Power, 96 Still Closed
While State Route 299 reopened last night, Caltrans reports there will be sections of one-way traffic between Blue Lake and Willow Creek as crews continues to work to restore power and tackle downed trees. State Route 96 remains closed to all but emergency vehicles and local traffic due to downed lines and trees. Officials are […]
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State Route 299 to Reopen Tonight
Caltrans plans to re-open State Route 299 at 6:30 p.m. today after crews worked throughout the day to clear the roadway of trees and power lines downed by days of snowfall over the weekend. According to Caltrans, the road will be open to two-way traffic from east of Blue Lake through Willow Creek, but people […]
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THIRD UPDATE: Winter Weather Closes Highways, Thousands Without Power
THIRD UPDATE: Emergency work along state routes 299 and 96 to clear snow, downed trees and power lines has both roadways still closed Tuesday, according to Caltrans’ QuickMap site around 9 a.m. State Route 299 is shuttered from Buckley Road to State Route 96, which is closed to post mile 4.6. State Route 299 is […]
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Winter Wonderland: Snow Down to the Sea Level Possible, Thunderstorms Forecast For This Afternoon
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This could be your year, even on the coast. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather watch that is in effect from tomorrow afternoon through Monday morning as a series of cold storm systems make their way through the region, which could bring snow […]
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UDPATED: Winter Weather Advisory: Snow Could Dip Down to 1,000 Feet
Break out the chains. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. today, with heavy snow on the highest parts of state routes 36 and 3 in Trinity County, according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon, snow levels will move down to the 2,000-foot level in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, which […]