01/27/2021
Those of you in Big Bear, or heading up this weekend... beware!
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WINTER STORM WARNING THU 3PM - FRI 3PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm WARNING for the San Bernardino Mountains above 5000 feet from Thursday at 3pm to Friday at 3pm.
** HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED **
Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 5000 feet, 10 to 15 above 6000 feet, with localized amounts up to 30 inches above 7000 feet. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute Friday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Chains will be required on mountain roads during and after this event.
SNOWFALL FORECAST SB MTNS
THU 3PM - FRI 3PM
5000 - 6000 ft 6 to 10 inches
6000 - 7000 ft 10 to 15 inches
7000+ ft 12 to 24 inches
Localized amounts of 30 inches possible above 7000 feet.
BELOW 5500 FEET FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Moderate to heavy rain showers will impact areas west of the mountains below 5500 ft, including the Apple, El Dorado, Bond, Silverado, Blueridge, and Valley burn scars. Showers will develop Thursday evening, becoming more widespread late Thursday into Friday. The heaviest rain is expected to begin before midnight on Thursday, lasting through Friday morning in Orange County and the Inland Empire. Periods of heavy rain are expected early Friday morning through Friday afternoon in San Diego County. Rain rates of 0.50 inch to 0.60 inch an hour are expected. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Thursday night and Friday. Rain totals of 1.25-1.50 inches, locally up to 1.70 expected for the coast, valleys, and Inland Empire with totals 2-3 inches on the coastal slopes of the mountains below 5500 ft. Heavy rainfall can lead to areas of flash flooding, as well as mud and debris flows near burn scars, especially the Apple, El Dorado, and Bond burn scars. Stay away or be swept away. Know your escape routes. Be ready to act immediately and heed all evacuation orders. Keep updated on the latest weather forecasts.
Latest Forecast: bensweather.com
Latest Road Conditions: socalmountains.com/roads
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