Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Ventura County and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains Through Friday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southern California mountains through Friday morning, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Ventura County and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Ventura County and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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