Heavy Snow — Southern Trinity, California

2023-03-04 to 2023-03-05 · Southern Trinity, California

Event narrative

A station at an elevation of 3099 feet approximately 2 miles WNW of Ruth, measured a total of 30 inches of snow accumulated over a 24 hour period (40.29N, 123.44W).

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 1091223. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.