Winter Storm Warning in Southern California Mountains Through Saturday Morning
Heavy, wet snow above 6,500 feet may rapidly worsen travel, with chains likely required.
Overview
- NWS San Diego's warning covers the Riverside and San Bernardino ranges until 10 a.m. PST Saturday.
- Forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of additional accumulation at higher peaks, with lighter totals at lower elevations.
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard earlier extended a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern Ventura County Mountains into Friday afternoon for wet snow.
- Gusts up to 35 mph are expected to complicate driving and produce blowing snow in exposed passes.
- Officials urge motorists to delay trips, carry emergency supplies and check 511 for road conditions.