California is bracing for a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snow to generally desert regions, just weeks after the state was devastated by devastating flooding.
On Tuesday, meteorologists anticipate snowfall at lower elevations than typical, combined with gusty gusts and precipitation that may impede traffic.
At the end of 2022 and into 2023, the Golden State was struck by a major storm that was triggered by a series of atmospheric rivers crossing the state.
While meteorologists do not anticipate the storm to create the same havoc, they warn that the southern portion of the state could receive up to a half-foot of snow.
Brandon Buckingham, a meteorologist with AccuWeather, cautioned, “This storm will not produce massive amounts of rain and mountain snow like the events that occurred earlier in the month, but that does not mean it will not bring its own set of hazardous conditions.”
Southern California anticipates several inches of snow through Tuesday. Snow fell on Monday in Frazier Park, north of Los Angeles.
Monday’s winter storm coated the slopes near Interstate 5 in Gorman.
Monday’s sporadic precipitation and gusty winds in the southern region of California were followed by a return to the sun.
As the weather progresses, photographs captured the hills along Interstate 5 in Gorman, California coated with a layer of snow. In the meantime, a snow-covered vehicle was spotted in Kern County, north of Los Angeles.
Up to three-quarters of an inch of precipitation was accumulated in Downtown Los Angeles.
On top of snow that is expected to fall below 3,000 feet in some parts, the forecast calls for rain to continue through Tuesday. Expect at least a foot of snow in the higher altitudes.
In some regions, Wrightwood, Big Bear Lake, and Idyllwild are likely to receive up to 12 inches of snow.
Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski stated that parts of the hills surrounding Los Angeles and San Diego may get snowfall.
As a result, meteorologists warn that travel from San Diego to the high desert may be disrupted.
According to a news source, Sosnowski stated, ‘This is the type of configuration that might cause locally severe thunderstorms with high wind gusts, brief intense downpours, and hail in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs areas of California.’
Extreme precipitation is anticipated in Wrightwood, Big Bear Lake, and Idyllwild.
On January 30, snow was observed in Gorman, California. Gorman is located atop Los Angeles.
On Monday, an SUV was observed driving on Interstate 5 in Gorman as snow continued to fall.
Snow was also observed in Frazer Park, where officials issued a ‘low’ fire watch.
Tuesday evening is anticipated to bring further winter weather conditions to the Golden State.
The National Weather Services issued a snow storm warning for different mountain ranges, including Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino.
The warning is in effect until Tuesday at 10 a.m., as the NWS anticipates that certain locations will receive up to two inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour.
Officials also advised visitors to take precautions by keeping an extra flashlight, water, and food in their vehicles in case of an emergency.
Rarely does snow fall at lower elevations in Southern California. In 2021 was the last time snow reached closer to the coast, including Malibu.
In 2019, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, and Rancho Cucamonga were affected by a few snowflakes.
According to the National Weather Service, the last detectable snowfall in downtown Los Angeles was in 1949.
On Monday, passing traffic was observed on the I-5 in Lebec, California.
Monday morning, snow covered the poolside lounge chairs at the Holiday Inn Express in Lebec.
The recent winter storm assisted in alleviating California’s chronic drought by removing the state from the classifications of extreme and exceptional drought.
The recent winter storm helped alleviate California’s persistent drought by removing the state from the category of extreme and exceptional drought.
Last week, a new map depicting the state’s drought conditions was released, since current statistics indicate that the majority of the state is either moderately or excessively dry.
It is unclear what the recent drought conditions signify for small towns that predicted they would run out of water within a few months last year.
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