Winter storm forecast for Northern California beginning Wednesday evening

MENDOCINO Co., 11/30/22 — A wintry mix of rain, mountain snow, and high winds is forecast to reach Northern California this evening, which will likely impact roads across the North Coast and could bring the first significant winter precipitation to the area. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisories for inland portions of the North Coast, with snowfall possible as low as 1500 feet elevation, and mountainous areas across the northern portion of the state are also expected to get significant snow starting Wednesday evening.

In northern interior Mendocino County, a winter weather advisory is in effect from Wednesday evening until 4 p.m. on Thursday, with the potential for winds up to 45 mph on ridges and seven inches of snow, creating difficult travel conditions. Places at lower elevations are forecast to see up to several inches of rain beginning this evening.