Winter Weather — Northern Trinity, California

2023-03-05 · Northern Trinity, California

Event narrative

At an elevation of 1257 feet, a trained spotter measured 5.5 inches. Four inches of that accumulation happened overnight, 2 miles north west of Big Bar (40.75N, 123.27W).

Wider weather episode

Steep pressure gradients accompany active winter weather with non thunderstorm related peak winds and wind gusts, causing damage and road closures as well as accumulation of precipitation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1091139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.