Winter Weather — Northwestern Mendocino Interior, California

2023-03-06 · Northwestern Mendocino Interior, California

Event narrative

Snow estimated to be 6 inches in depth at an elevation of 1900 feet, 5 miles NW of Willits (39.46N, 123.41W).

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 1091319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.