Winter Storm Warning

FROM: NWS Eureka CA
AREA: Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity
SENT: 2026-02-15T09:39:00-08:00

Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 9:39AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected for elevations above 5000 feet through
Monday, then above 2000 feet Monday night. Total snow accumulation
between 5 to 10 inches possible above 2000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2.5 feet possible for elevations above
3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…Trinity County.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels will remain above 5000 to 4500
feet Sunday through Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday night into
Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low as 1500 feet
with the heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall rates are
expected late Monday through Tuesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T17:45:00-08:00