A series of strong upper waves dug east-southeast across northwest California resulting in periods of strong winds and mountain snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 24-JAN-21 09:30:00 to 24-JAN-21 19:10:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports 1.5 inches of snow in Kneeland. Elevation was 2700 feet. Duration of the snowfall was 9.5 hours.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 13:14:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reports 2 inches of snow at an elevation of 2450 feet.

High Wind in COASTAL DEL NORTE, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 14:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured gust of 62 mph at CECC1. Ob site is at sea level.

High Wind in SOUTHWESTERN HUMBOLDT, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:40:00 to 26-JAN-21 13:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured gust of 75 mph at the PGE station on Upper Bear River Road. Elevation of the observation was 1696 feet.

High Wind in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 14:55:00 to 26-JAN-21 14:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured gust of 72 mph at the Kneeland RAWS. Elevation was 2737 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of snow at an elevation of 1500 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 14:15:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow at an elevation of 3223 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:38:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 2.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 2400 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Two inches of snow. Elevation unknown.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN HUMBOLDT, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 17:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 2.4 inches of snow occurring over a 6 hour period at an elevation of 1670 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 17:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An inch of snow at an elevation of 1250 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 17:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 4.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 2800 feet.

High Wind in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 16:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Measured gust of 62 mph at sea level.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 07:30:00 to 26-JAN-21 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter report of 5.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 2450 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter report of 6 inches of snow at an elevation of 1950 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:30:00 to 26-JAN-21 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 4 inches of snow at an elevation of 2000 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 16:30:00 to 26-JAN-21 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow over a period of 2.5 hours. Elevation was 2323 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 19:07:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of snow at an elevation of 2700 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five inches of snow at an elevation of 2200 feet.

Heavy Snow in COASTAL DEL NORTE, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ten inches of snow at an elevation of 2100 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 20:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inches of snow at an elevation of 1200 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 23:28:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thirty inches of snow at an elevation of 2650 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 17:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 01:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch of snow at an elevation of 1500 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 20:40:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 1500 feet near Hoopa.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 22:02:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Report of at least 4 inches of snow. Highway 101 closed due to heavy snow and downed trees.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve inches of snow. Power fluctuations reported.

Winter Weather in SOUTHEASTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 101 closed due to at least 4 inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in SOUTHEASTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 175 closed east of Hopland due to 2 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHEASTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 21:05:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple vehicles stuck on Route 253 due to at least one inch of snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 20:40:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow accumulations of at least 2 inches led to 40-50 vehicles becoming stuck along Highway 29 south of Kelseyville.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:11:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 14 inches of snow.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 16:30:00 to 26-JAN-21 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 32.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees down on Highway 96 north of Willow Creek. Full closure of road overnight. Nearest wind observation gusted to 37 mph near the time of the report.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEASTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 8 inches of snow at an elevation of 2450 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 21 inches of snow at an elevation of 2300 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 11:57:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 10 inches of snow at an elevation of 2800 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:05:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of at least 20 inches of snow at an elevation of 2400 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 8 inches of snow at an elevation of 2188 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 8 inches of snow at an elevation of 2049 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow at an elevation of 1300 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 24 inches of snow at an elevation of 2300 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of 17 inches of snow at an elevation of 2100 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter report of 16 inches of snow at an elevation of 3805 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Estimated 18 inches of snow at an elevation of 2800 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 17:00:00 to 26-JAN-21 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow at an elevation of 1600 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 00:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seven inches of snow at an elevation of 1500 feet. Numerous trees reported down. Highway closed.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 5 inches at an elevation of 2300 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 12 inches at an elevation of 4220 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 08:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall total of 28 inches at an elevation of 3099 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 8.8 inches at an elevation of 2532 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 10 inches at an elevation of 2762 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 13.5 inches at an elevation of 2675 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 10 inches at an elevation of 2078 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 2 inches in Potter Valley. Elevation estimated to be 948 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 2 inches at an elevation of 1276 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

One inch of snow in Willow Creek. Elevation approximately 610 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall total of 17 inches at an elevation of 2821 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 13 inches at an elevation of 2000 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 14:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 14:21:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall total of 2 inches at an elevation of 1450 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall total of 14 inches in the Brooktrails subdivision of Willits.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 13:25:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snowfall total of 16 inches at an elevation of approximately 4000 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 13 inches at an elevation of 2970 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 19:48:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 11 inches at an elevation of 2850 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 22:12:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 11 inches at an elevation of 3000 feet.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total 5 inches at an elevation of 1500 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 13:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall total of 10 inches at an elevation of 2800 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 24 inches of snow at an elevation of 2400 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 27 inches of snow at an elevation of 2500 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN TRINITY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 00:15:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 4 inches of snow at an elevation of 1808 feet.

Heavy Snow in DEL NORTE INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 12:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Estimated 8 inches of snow at Collier Tunnel on Highway 199.

Winter Weather in COASTAL DEL NORTE, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Six inches of snow at an elevation near 4900 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 27-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Six inches of snow at an elevation of 2300 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN MENDOCINO INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-21 11:00:00 to 27-JAN-21 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated 11 inches of snow at an elevation of 1600 feet.