Winter Storm Warning Issued for Trinity County: Heavy Snow and Dangerous Travel Expected Through Wednesday

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Eureka, CA. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 4:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in California:

• Northern Trinity County
• Southern Trinity County

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Delay Travel: Officials strongly encourage persons to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, use extreme caution.
• Emergency Supplies: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Check Road Conditions: The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
• Safety Hazards: Do not touch downed power lines and report any outages to your electric company. Be aware of the possibility of downed trees and slick roadways.
• Equipment: Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total additional snow accumulations are expected to be between 5 and 17 inches.
• Snow Levels: Snow levels will remain above 4000 feet through early Monday afternoon, dropping to 2000 feet Monday evening into Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels to reach as low as 1500 feet during the heaviest snowfall.
• Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 35 mph.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to heavy snow and slick conditions.

Timeline

• Effective Period: The warning is active as of 10:26 AM PST, Monday, February 16.
• Peak Intensity: The heaviest snowfall rates are expected late Monday through Tuesday morning.
• Expiration: The alert is scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18.