Winter Weather — Southern Lake County, California

2022-02-22 · Southern Lake County, California

Event narrative

News article reporting around 3 inches of snow fell on Highway 175 during mostly the afternoon and evening hours of 2/22. Travel was greatly slowed due to the need to plowing. No reports of accidents. Pass level is at 2,500 feet.

Wider weather episode

A couple of shortwaves moved through a colder mid to upper-level trough. Snow levels were brought down to 1,500 to 2,000 feet. Post-frontal hail showers also occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1001321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.