National Weather Service Archives • Page 5 of 26 • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA

Waves crash onto a crescent-shaped beach below rugged coastal cliffs at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, with foamy surf washing high up the sand under a clear blue sky.

Sneaker wave advisory issued for Friday along Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

The National Weather Service warns that large, unexpected waves could hit beaches Friday, urging people to stay back from the water, rocks and jetties through midnight.

A wide coastal view of Jug Handle State Natural Reserve shows a crescent of pale sand bordered by rocky cliffs and evergreen trees. Gentle waves roll onto the beach at left, while a narrow creek curves across the sand toward the ocean. In the distance, a concrete bridge spans the ravine beneath a clear blue sky, with low vegetation and ice plant in the foreground.

Sneaker wave warning issued for Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

The National Weather Service urges people to stay back from beaches, rocks and jetties as hazardous wave conditions move into the area.

Waves surge and swirl over dark, jagged rocks covered in green and yellow seaweed along a rocky shoreline, with white foam streaking across the water beneath a cloudy gray sky.

Sneaker wave advisory issued for Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The National Weather Service warns that large, unexpected waves could hit beaches Wednesday, urging people to stay back from the water, rocks and jetties through midnight.

Close-up of delicate frost crystals forming fern-like patterns across a dark glass surface, highlighting intricate ice shapes against a black background.

Cold weather advisory issued for southeastern Mendocino County

by Sarah Stierch January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Overnight temperatures could drop to 26 degrees in Ukiah-area communities.

Ocean waves roll toward a sandy beach at sunset, with a dark coastal headland and trees silhouetted against a warm, golden sky.

Sneaker wave warning issued for Mendocino County coast

by Sarah Stierch January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The National Weather Service urges people to stay off rocks, jetties and steep beaches Wednesday.

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