Effective:

2025-03-12T13:40:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-12T22:45:00-07:00

Certainty:

Possible

Event:

Winter Storm Watch

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Future

Areas:

Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning ABOVE 3500 FEET, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to fall to 2500 feet this evening and then to 1500 feet by Thursday morning with 1 to 3 inches of accumulations expected.

Instruction: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.

Effective:

2025-03-12T19:47:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-13T04:00:00-07:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Winter Weather Advisory

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches ABOVE 3000 FT. Up to 1 inch of snow possible for the lowest valleys overnight. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Trinity County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on highways 3, 36, 299.

Instruction: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.