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Updated:February 16, 2026 5:46 pm PST

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING  
Trinity County

  Effective: Mon, 2/16 2:40pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: February 16, 2026 5:46 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 2/17 2:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Northern Trinity - Southern Trinity
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow levels falling to 2000 feet
tonight. Snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Locally up to
17 inches above 3000 feet.

* WHERE...Trinity County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains
may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes. Road
closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain above 4000 feet
through early afternoon Monday, dropping to 2000 feet Monday
evening into Tuesday. There is a potential for snow levels as low
as 1500 feet with the heaviest snowfall. The heaviest snowfall
rates are expected late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

Information:
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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.