Overview
- An updated National Weather Service warning runs from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday for north winds of 25–40 mph and gusts to 65 mph.
- The alert covers the I‑5 corridor near Santa Clarita plus the Santa Ynez Mountains (eastern range), Santa Barbara County interior mountains, and Ventura County mountains, with blowing snow and low visibility possible at Frazier Park and Tejon Pass.
- Forecasters caution that saturated soils raise the risk of downed trees and power lines, widespread outages are possible, and travel may be difficult for high‑profile vehicles.
- Safety guidance urges people to shelter on lower floors away from windows, watch for falling debris, secure outdoor items, and drive with extra caution if travel is necessary.
- In the Coachella Valley, KESQ issued a First Alert at 4 p.m. and a Wind Advisory from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, with the strongest gusts expected near Desert Hot Springs, the San Gorgonio Pass, and along the interstate.