Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Ventura County and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains Through Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard CA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 7:00 AM PST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Northern Ventura County Mountains and the Eastern San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:

• If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Monitor road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
• Prepare for treacherous travel conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses which are likely to become slick and hazardous.
• Be aware that damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Expected Conditions

Significant snow accumulation and high winds are forecast for the area:

• Snow Accumulation: Up to 4 inches possible between 3,500 and 4,500 feet; 6 to 12 inches for elevations between 4,500 and 6,000 feet; and 1 to 2 feet of snow for areas above 6,000 feet.
• Wind Speeds: Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible this afternoon through late tonight, and again late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
• Visibility: Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective until 7:00 AM PST Friday. While there will be a break in snowfall Tuesday into Tuesday night, heavy snow is expected to return by Wednesday. Above 6,000 feet, blowing and drifting snow will continue to produce significant visibility restrictions even during the break in active snowfall.