Weaverville, California – Travel over Scott Mountain Pass could become slick and hazardous overnight as accumulating snow begins to impact higher elevations in Northern California.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday through 11 a.m. Thursday for northern Trinity County above 4,000 feet. Snowfall totals between 4 and 6 inches are expected, with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass will see the greatest impacts, where snowfall and gusty winds may reduce visibility and create icy stretches, especially during the overnight hours into early Thursday. Drivers navigating the Trinity Alps region should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and snow-covered roadways.
The combination of elevation and colder temperatures will allow snow to accumulate quickly on untreated surfaces, increasing the risk of spinouts and delays along mountain routes.
Travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra time, and check California road conditions by calling 511 before departure.
Conditions are expected to improve by late Thursday morning, but slick travel may persist in shaded and higher elevation areas even after the advisory expires.
