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Rio Dell Alerts
Wednesday February 18th, 2026 :: 12:32 p.m. PST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...Heavy snow snow levels above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches.

* WHERE...Humboldt Interior and Del Norte Interior.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes and road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another cold front will bring additional snow tonight through Thursday morning. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected tonight into Thursday morning. There is the potential for snow level as low as 1000 feet with the heaviest snowfall amounts.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DEL NORTE INTERIOR ... NORTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR ... SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT INTERIOR

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Address/Location
Rio Dell Alerts
675 Wildwood Ave
Rio Dell, CA 95562

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-764-5642

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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