With the arrival of some of the year’s highest tides, Centerville Road at Centerville Beach may be shut down Tuesday to mid-day Wednesday, according to county. Tides ranging from 7.9 feet to more than 8 feet began hitting the coastline Sunday and will continue through Thanksgiving, which — combined with elevated surf and southerly winds […]
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High Tides, Stormy Weather on Tap for Thanksgiving Week
Extremely high tides and stormy weather are set for the week of Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service office in Eureka. Tides ranging from 7.9 feet to more than 8 feet will arrive from Sunday to Thursday, which — combined with elevated surf and southerly winds — could result in “some minor coast flooding,” […]
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UPDATE: Coast Guard Closes Harbor Entrance Due to High Surf, Winter Weather Continues (Video)
UPDATE: The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Humboldt Bay harbor entrance until futher notice due to the high surf. Any vessel requesting to enter the safety zone is required to contact the Coast Guard VHF-FM channel 16 between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. or to call the Humboldt Bay Sector at 839-6113 between 10 […]
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UPDATE: Winter Weather to Continue with Rivers Expected to See Rapid Rises
UPDATE: The Eureka office of the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Humboldt and Mendocino coasts from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Wednesday as another storm system rolls through the region bringing “heavy rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow.” Flood watches are also in effect for Southern Humboldt and Mendocino […]
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Photos from Humboldt’s Big Snowfall
Well, that was a lot of snow. In case you were locked away with the curtains closed during a social media fast, Humboldt saw between 1 and 8 inches of snowfall late Saturday night. The roads were treacherous and power went out in some areas but folks around Humboldt also captured the beauty of this […]
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UPDATE: Snow Day! And Why You Should Stay Off the Roads, if Possible
UPDATE: The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services reports that 8,000 customers are without power across the region as of 11 a.m. Below is the OES’ latest report on the status of local roadways: State Route 36 is closed at Alderpoint Road in Bridgeville due to downed trees. Chains required between Bridgeville and Dinsmore. U.S. […]
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UPDATED: Winter Storm Could Bring Snow Down to 500 Feet This Weekend
UPDATE: The winter storm is hitting the region today, with the Eureka office of the National Weather Service describing deteriorating conditions over Berry Summit. Caltrans is reporting that chains are required. For the most up-to-date conditions, visit Caltrans’ QuickMap website. Conditions deteriorating over Berry Summit (2670ft) on Highway 299 in Humboldt County. Chains or snow […]
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Rain, Hail, Snow Expected Throughout the Day
Winter is here, bringing snow and hail throughout Humboldt County this morning, with more expected in inland areas. A colder storm will drop snow levels from 1,500 feet down to 500 feet above sea level throughout the day. Areas around Kneeland are expected to record 5 inches of snow through tonight, with coastal snow showers […]
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More Brrrr in the Forecast This Week
That really cold weather thing is not over yet. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Thursday, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., for interior areas of Humboldt County above 2,000 feet, including Berry Summit. Snow accumulation of 3 to 4 inches is possible, according to the advisory, creating hazardous travel conditions. […]
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Snow Today, Freezing Temperatures Tonight
If you woke up to snow or hail on the ground, you’re not alone. Humboldt residents from Piercy to Willow Creek saw their fair share of the white stuff, with snow even dusting the ground at sea level, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. “We even had snow down at the […]