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Snow is Forecast at Higher Elevations in Mendocino County

A four-paned window looks out at a snow-covered field as snow continues to fall
Elise Cox
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Midjourney
Snow is forecast for higher elevations in Mendocino County this evening

Falling rain is expected to transition to falling snow this evening in areas of higher elevation. According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast in Del Norte, Trinity, and northern Humboldt County at 500 feet and above, and in Mendocino and Lake County at 1500 feet and above. Roads and bridges could become slick and hazardous, and tire chains may be necessary to cross mountain passes.

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Elise Cox worked as an editor and reporter for the San Jose Mercury News, Knight Ridder, U.S. News & World Report and other publications prior to moving to the Mendocino coast in 2022. She began reporting stories for KZYX in August 2024 and became news director in December 2024.