Winter Weather — Southern Humboldt Interior, California

2023-03-05 · Southern Humboldt Interior, California

Event narrative

A trained spotter measured 12.5 inches of snow at an elevation of 2625, 4 miles WSW of Dinsmore (40.47N, 123.67W).

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 1091172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.