If you were wondering, the coast did set a record temperature for the day yesterday at 71. That bested the 2003 high of 70, according the Eureka office of the National Weather Service. Of course that’s nothing in comparison to the what-the-heck highs of early June, when the 11th saw Eureka hit a scorching 85 […]
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With Wet Week Ahead, Flood Warnings Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch advisory as rainfall is expected to continue to hit most of Humboldt County today and into tomorrow morning. With continuous rainfall forecast today through tomorrow morning, rivers are rising, and roads with poor drainage and low-lying areas are also at risk of flooding, according to Kathleen […]
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UPDATE: Wind Gusts Could Reach 50 MPH This Afternoon, Slide Closes 36
UPDATE: Caltrans has updated that State Route 36 is open to one-way controlled traffic. PREVIOUS: Humboldt County will continue to see rain, wind and mountain snow for the next week, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather service, which reports a forecast of “multiple rounds” of an “active and wet pattern.” A wind […]
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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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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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Smoke from Camp Fire Continues to Impact Region
Smoke from the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County — the deadliest in the state’s history with at least 48 now confirmed killed — is continuing to affect air quality in the region today. According to a release from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, the impacts are expected to be “Moderate” to “Unhealthy […]
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More Rain Than Usual and More to Come
Snowy mountains. Rainy days. Flurries of hard-hitting hail. Unless you’re a fish, the weather continues to be bleak. The optimistic among us are calling it a return to an “old-fashioned Humboldt County winter” after years of drought but how accurate is that? According to Matthew Kidwell, a meteorologist at Eureka’s National Weather Service office, the […]
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Fiberglass, Rubber & Adrenaline
Humboldt winter brings dark mornings with chilly temperatures, ferocious winds, eerie skies and rainy predictions. For some, the winds are reassuring. They mean a storm is brewing — one that has traveled thousands of miles to greet our shores with waves. While everyone else is hunkered down with a hot beverage, watching movies or staring […]
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Flooding Possible With High Tides and Storm Surge
The worst of the storm that hit Humboldt County with a one-two punch is over but there is a chance of coastal flooding in low-lying areas of King Salmon and Arcata this afternoon when the storm surge and high tides meet up. According to the National Weather Service, tides are expected to peak between 8.5 […]
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Rain, Rain, Here to Stay
Merry Christmas from Mother Nature! We are at 126 percent of normal rainfall for the year, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association meteorologist Bob Ruehl. The normal amount of rainfall, measured from Oct. 1 through Dec. 21, is 13.53 inches. This year, NOAA measured 17.59 inches. December alone has brought 11.53 inches, three inches […]