A life threatening or damaging combination of snow and/or ice accumulation with wind.Enough ice accumulation to cause damage to trees or powerlines.Five inches or more of snow/sleet within a 12-hour period or 7 inches or more of snow/sleet within a 24-hour period.Significant and hazardous winter weather is defined by the National Weather Service as a combination of the following. 1.63 inches in East Pasadena and 1.93 inches in Newhall.Īnother storm is on track to arrive Tuesday into Wednesday.Ī less severe winter storm warning is issued when a combination of hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent. Friday included 1.12 inches at the Hollywood Reservoir and in Santa Monica, 1.48 inches in Beverly Hills, 2.62 inches in Woodland Hills, 1.63 inches in Northridge. Elevations between 3,500 and 4,500 feet will see 6 to 18 inches of snow. Snowfall estimates include 2 to 5 feet, and possibly up to 7 feet, above 5,000 feet. Rainfall estimates range from 2 to 5 inches for most areas and 5 to 7 inches in foothill communities. "The rain is getting heavier Friday evening through Saturday morning," said De Leon. By 10 a.m., snow and rain will begin to diminish with showers lingering into Sunday. Heavy rain will fall overnight in widespread parts of Southern California. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible by Saturday night at elevations as low as 2,000 feet. Two to 5 feet of snow are expected above 5,000 feet by Saturday as the storm continues to hammer the region. "You don't want to be on the road (Friday)," said De Leon. Be weather ready! #CAwx #LArain #LAsnow #blizzard /HbUn08J2qQ- NWS Los Angeles February 23, 2023 A few inches of rain are expected in lower elevations. Expect blizzard conditions in the mountains with FEET of snowfall. We are still on track for our DANGEROUS winter storm. "So we're going to see excessive snow in the mountains and gusts up to 75 mph, plus reduced visibility." "This is the second time we've seen a blizzard warning in over 30 years," said NBC4 forecaster Belen De Leon. State Route 18 was closed in both directions from its split with Highway 330 in Running Springs to Big Bear Dam due to snow drift and stuck vehicles. The 5 Freeway was closed through the Tejon Pass early Friday due to snow and ice. Travel is highly discouraged in Southern California's mountains. Snow totals are expected to reach up to 5 feet at elevations above 4,000 feet by Saturday night.Īreas under the blizzard warning include, Mount Wilson, the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway, Acton, Mount Pinos and Frazier Park. Saturday for LA and Ventura county mountains. #LosAngeles #LARain /AGAAQRZIHa- David Biggar February 24, 2023Ī blizzard warning went into effect at 4 a.m. Includes the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and San Gabriel Valleys, Downtown LA, Santa Clara River Valley (Ventura Co), and Simi Valley. Dropped radar data to help show the areas under the Flash Flood Warning.
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