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Active Weather for the West, Warming in the East

The potential for heavy snow at higher elevations in the western U.S. will continue for many spots through the weekend. In the meantime, the eastern half of the continental U.S. will transition to above normal temperatures ahead of a pair of cold fronts next week that will bring readings back to closer to normal as we approach Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

One last round of rain is expected for Sunday through Tuesday as a another series of fronts impacts the area. Widespread light to locally moderate rainfall is expected. The highest rainfall amounts is forecast for Del Norte County.
Heavy Snow is expected above 4,500 feet in northern Trinity County Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. Total accumulation of 8 to 15 inches can be expected above 4500 feet. Heavy snow will impact travel on highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass. Light snow will be possible at lower elevations with up to 1 inch of accumulation at Buckhorn Summit and Trinity Center.
Strong wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph are expected over coastal headlands and interior mountains of Del Norte and Humboldt Counties on Sunday. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other debris on roadways. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

 

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