Heavy Rain — Humboldt, California

2017-02-26 · near Weitchpec, Humboldt, California

Event narrative

Roadway sinks and slipouts along Highway 96 from mile post 24 to 36.

Wider weather episode

Following the very wet first three quarters of February, the last few days saw cold, showery systems move through the region from February 24th to the 28th. Light mountain snow was reported but nothing too significant. The primary impacts were more rock and land slides caused by freezing and thawing of water in the cracks of rocks along roadways.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.