Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Starting tomorrow, winds will increase during the day as a cold front makes its way into the region. There will also be rain and heavy snow is expected to start falling in the mountains of Trinity County on Saturday afternoon. Those flurries are forecast to continue into early next […]
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Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as conservation efforts continue to fall far short of state targets. Newsom also authorized California’s water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks, and directed his Office of Emergency Services to fund drinking water as […]
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Here Comes the Rain … and Snow
A cold front is ushering in a taste of winter this afternoon, with moderate rainfall possible and even snow at higher elevations, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. The rest of the week is also expected to be wet. Highs for today are forecast to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler […]
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Snow Possible on 101 Near Laytonville Tonight, Winter Weather Advisory in Effect
A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service office in Eureka now includes elevations above 1,500 feet across much of the region and snow will be possible tonight on parts of U.S. Highway 101 near Laytonville. The advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per […]
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Oh, Hail. Winter Weather Set to Stay for a Few Days
The National Weather Service office in Eureka has issued a winter weather advisory for mountainous areas beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting until Wednesday, with snow at higher elevations as a front is expected to bring showers, hail and possibly a thunderstorm or two to other areas of the region. Snow accumulations of 4 to […]
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NCJ Archives: Snow Fun in 2019
Two year ago tonight, a flurry of snow began falling on coastal Humboldt, much to the delight of grownups and children alike who rushed out into the night (and the next morning) to enjoy an impromptu snowball fight, build a snowman or snowwoman and simply revel in the moment. The rare coastal arrival, the likes […]
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Storm on the Horizon as Hundreds Remain Without Power, Snowy Roads Prompt Rescues
Enjoy the break in the rain, however short-lived, as another round of weather heads to Humboldt. The Eureka office of the National Weather Service forecast has a weak storm system moving into the region late tonight and into tomorrow, bringing a quarter to half-inch of rain. But following behind is a stronger system slated to […]
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Thousands Remain Without Power in Storm’s Wake
More than 6,500 Humboldt County residents were still without power this morning in the wake of a strong winter storm with blustery winds that blew through the area over the last two days, knocking down trees and closings road throughout the region. According to PG&E, Humboldt is among the areas of the state hit hardest […]
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Scenes from the Storm as Blustery Weather Continues (Slideshow)
The winter storm that came bearing down on the region — leaving thousands without power, shutting down major roadways, including sections of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 169, and bringing down trees — packed quite a punch. But the blustery weather isn’t over yet. The National Weather Service reports more rain, gusty winds and […]
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SECOND UPDATE: US Highway 101 Reopens Near Willits
SECOND UPDATE: Caltrans reports U.S. Highway 101 has fully reopened. UPDATE: A section of U.S. Highway 101 between Willits and Laytonville has reopened but the roadway remains closed from Cummings to north of Laytonville in Mendocino County. PREVIOUS: U.S. Highway 101 remains closed in both directions north of Willits due to heavy snow, downed trees […]
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UPDATE: Snow Shuts Down 101, Thousands Without Power
SECOND UPDATE: Snow has shutdown U.S. Highway 101 from Cummings to just north of Laytonville in Mendocino County, Caltrans reports. As of 5:45 p.m. the roadway remained closed. TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes of U.S. 101 have been fully closed from Cummings to just north of Laytonville (Mendocino County) due to snow. We will provide updates […]
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UPDATE: NWS Warns of Walloping Winter Storm
UPDATE: Snow levels could go as low as 500 feet, according to information from the Eureka office of the National Weather Service on Tuesday morning, but are expected to quickly rise above 1,000 feet. The heaviest snow is anticipated tonight with a second round Wednesday morning. PREVIOUS: An approaching winter storm is expected to pack […]