Funnel Cloud — Yuba, California

2018-02-26 · near Arboga, Yuba, California

Event narrative

A funnel cloud was reported near Plumas Lake. No touchdown was observed.

Wider weather episode

Low elevation snow caused significant travel problems as well as school delays and closures in the foothills. Snow also resulted in chain controls and travel slowdowns in the mountains. The snow continued into early March, bringing additional impacts.

Thunderstorms with large amounts of small hail blanketed portions of the Sacramento, causing major travel problems. Funnel clouds were also reported in the Sacramento area, but no tornado touchdowns observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 741518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.