Eureka, California — Northern California is bracing for a tumultuous week as convective showers and thunderstorms move across the region after a powerful cold front, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka. In the higher elevations, such as the Trinity Horn, snow is on the horizon, with considerable accumulation likely, particularly at Scott Mountain Pass.
With the precipitation easing, regions such as Del Norte and northern Humboldt County have recorded up to 2.5 inches, whereas Mendocino and Lake counties have seen approximately 0.5 to 1 inch since the early hours. The strong winds that reached 50 mph along the coast near Cape Mendocino are beginning to calm down, although they may persist in some southern areas for a few additional hours.
Snow levels are expected to stay within the range of 4500 to 5500 feet, with potential accumulation reaching as much as 9 inches in the higher elevations of Trinity. A Winter Weather Advisory is still in place, with the possibility of more light snow extending into Thursday as temperatures keep falling, resulting in snow levels reaching approximately 4000 feet.
