Winter Weather — Northern Humboldt Coast, California

2024-11-18 · Northern Humboldt Coast, California

Event narrative

Low elevation hail, measured at 0.25 inches was recorded in Fortuna on the afternoon of 11/18/2024. Lat. 40.57N, Long. -124.13W.

Wider weather episode

The passage of a cold front along with associated tropospheric folding will lower snow levels. Instability on the back side of this front will also bring severe weather conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1225551. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.