The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southern California mountain areas that will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Friday morning.
According to the latest alert from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, there is a possibility of heavy snow in the Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains.
Winter Storm Warning
Snow accumulations are predicted at up to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet, 6-12 inches between 4500-6000 feet, and 1-2 feet above 6000 feet. NWS also warns of wind gusts of up to 60-70 miles per hour through Thursday.
A Winter Storm Warning was also issued for similar conditions in the I-5 Corridor, the Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Gabriel Mountains, and Highway 14 Corridor.
The weather is likely to create hazardous road conditions, especially for bridges and overpasses. NWS recommends driving “with extreme caution,” leaving extra room between your vehicle and the one in front of you, and making sure your car is in good shape for winter conditions.
According to Accuweather, Pacific storms are set to dump snow through much of Northern California, with parts of the Sierra Nevada receiving up to 16 feet.
Rain forecast for Los Angeles
In the city of Los Angeles itself, rainy conditions are expected to continue through the afternoon on Thursday.
NWS Los Angeles warned of delays for the morning commute in Santa Barbara, L.A., and Ventura Counties.
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