Ventura Mountains Advisory Extended to 2 P.M. as Winter Storm Warning Holds for Inland Southern California Peaks

Overview

• The National Weather Service extended a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern Ventura County Mountains until 2 p.m. PST, forecasting wet snow with additional accumulations up to 2 inches and wind gusts up to 35 mph.
• A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. PST for the Riverside and San Bernardino County Mountains, with heavy wet snow above about 6,500 feet, up to 3 inches of additional accumulation, and gusts near 35 mph.
• Forecasters warn of slippery roads and hazardous conditions in high passes, advising drivers to delay travel if possible and to use extreme caution if they must be on the roads.
• Motorists are urged to carry tire chains and emergency supplies such as a flashlight, food, and water, and to check 511 for the latest road conditions.
• Earlier guidance noted 3 to 6 inches of snow above 6,000 feet in Ventura County with 1 to 3 inches between 4,000 and 6,000 feet, and light additional snow remains possible into Saturday depending on storm intensity.