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Freeze Warning 4, NWS San Diego, CA

December 31, 2018San Bernardino County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this freeze warning at Dec 31, 2018, 1:39 PM PST for San Bernardino County, California. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 31, 2018, 1:39 PM PST (21:39 UTC)
Expired
Jan 1, 2019, 8:00 AM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 180 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-12-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -272 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1913 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
105 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-272 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

134 
WWUS76 KSGX 312139
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...SANTA ANA WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT...
...FREEZE WARNING FOR THE HIGH DESERTS TONIGHT... 
...FREEZE WATCH FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE AND LOWER DESERT AREAS 
TUESDAY NIGHT AND AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT... 
...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE VALLEYS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY TOMORROW 
NIGHT...

.Offshore flow will develop this evening and produce strong
northeast winds across much of the region tonight and Tuesday.
Winds will weaken Tuesday night, but continue breezy Wednesday.
As the winds decrease, clear skies and light winds will result in
widespread frost and freezing conditions the next couple of
nights.

CAZ060-010600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.181231T2139Z-190101T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Freeze
Warning...which is in effect until 8 AM PST Tuesday. 

* Location...High deserts of San Bernardino County

* Duration...Ten hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures 

* Temperature..22 to 27

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately insulated.  
  Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ048-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.190101T0500Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and 
  peak gusts to 65 mph. 

* Timing...tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Blowing dust with 
  reduced visibilities. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

For the freeze...

* Duration...Six hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures Tuesday
  night and again Wednesday night. 

* Temperature...25 to 30.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately  
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ055-057-554-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.190101T0500Z-190102T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Crestline, Running Springs, 
and Mission Viejo
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  and peak gusts 65 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Blowing dust with
  reduced visibility. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ050-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.190101T0500Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, Santee, 
and Poway
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph 
  and peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

For the Frost

* Timing...Tomorrow night into Wednesday morning

* Duration...Six hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures.

* Temperature...28 to 35.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-065-552-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.190101T0500Z-190102T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 
  mph with peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-010600-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
139 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Duration...Six hours or more below freezing

* Temperature...25 to 30

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
439 
WWUS76 KSGX 010550
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...SANTA ANA WINDS DEVELOPING THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT...
...FREEZE WARNING FOR THE HIGH DESERTS TONIGHT... 
...FREEZE WATCH FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE AND LOWER DESERT AREAS 
TUESDAY NIGHT AND AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH FOR THE HIGH DESERTS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE VALLEYS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY TOMORROW 
NIGHT...

.Offshore flow will strengthen overnight and produce strong 
northeast winds across much of the region tonight and Tuesday. 
Winds will weaken Tuesday night, but continue breezy in a few
areas Wednesday. As the winds decrease, clear skies and light 
winds will result in widespread frost and freezing conditions the 
next couple of nights. Minimum temperatures could be 20 or even
lower in the high deserts in the Apple and Lucerne Valleys Tuesday
night.

CAZ060-011400-
/O.NEW.KSGX.HZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST TUESDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Hard
Freeze Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday evening through
Wednesday morning. 

* Location...High deserts of San Bernardino County

* Duration...Ten hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures

* Temperature..22 to 27 tonight and 18 to 24 Tuesday night.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Hard Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ048-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and 
  peak gusts to 65 mph. 

* Timing...tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Blowing dust with 
  reduced visibilities. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

For the freeze...

* Duration...Six hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures 
  Tuesday night and again Wednesday night. 

* Temperature...25 to 30.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ055-057-554-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Crestline, Running Springs, 
and Mission Viejo
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  and peak gusts 65 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Blowing dust with 
  reduced visibility. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ050-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, Santee, 
and Poway
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph 
  and peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

For the Frost

* Timing...Tomorrow night into Wednesday morning

* Duration...Four hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures
  are possible.

* Temperature...28 to 35.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-065-552-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 
  mph with peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

* Outlook...Winds will decrease Tuesday night, but continue 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-011400-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
950 PM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Duration...Six hours or more below freezing

* Temperature...25 to 30

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Maxwell
178 
WWUS76 KSGX 011047
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT...

...FREEZE WARNING FOR THE HIGH DESERTS THIS MORNING... 

...FREEZE WATCH FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE AND LOWER DESERT AREAS 
TONIGHT AND AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT... 

...HARD FREEZE WATCH FOR THE HIGH DESERTS OF SAN BERNARDINO 
COUNTY TONIGHT... 

...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE VALLEYS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY TONIGHT...

.Offshore flow will strengthen overnight and produce strong
northeast winds across much of the region tonight and Tuesday.
Winds will weaken Tuesday night, but continue breezy in a few
areas Wednesday. As the winds decrease, clear skies and light
winds will result in widespread frost and freezing conditions the
next couple of nights. Minimum temperatures could be 20 or even
lower in the high deserts in the Apple and Lucerne Valleys
Tuesday night.

CAZ060-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.HZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* Location...High deserts of San Bernardino County

* Duration...Ten hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures

* Temperature..22 to 27 tonight and 18 to 24 Tuesday night.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Hard Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ048-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and 
  peak gusts to 65 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Localized blowing 
  dust with reduced visibilities. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy 
  Wednesday. 

For the freeze...

* Duration...Six hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures
  tonight and again Wednesday night. 

* Temperature...25 to 30.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ055-057-554-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Crestline, Running Springs, 
and Mission Viejo
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  and peak gusts 65 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Areas of blowing dust
  with reduced visibility. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ050-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, Santee, 
and Poway
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph 
  and peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

For the Frost...

* Timing...tonight into Wednesday morning

* Duration...Four hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures are 
  possible. 

* Temperature...28 to 35.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue locally
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-065-552-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 
  mph with peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy
  Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-011700-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
247 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Duration...Six hours or more below freezing

* Temperature...25 to 30

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
481 
WWUS76 KSGX 011557
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT...

...FREEZE WATCH FOR THE INLAND EMPIRE AND LOWER DESERT AREAS 
TONIGHT AND AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

...HARD FREEZE WATCH FOR THE HIGH DESERTS OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY TONIGHT...

...FROST ADVISORY FOR THE VALLEYS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY TONIGHT...

.Strong offshore flow will continue through tonight and produce 
strong northeast wind gusts across much of the region. It will
still be quite breezy in some areas on Wednesday. As the winds 
decrease, clear skies and light winds will result in widespread 
frost and freezing conditions the next couple of nights. Minimum 
temperatures could be 20 or even lower in the high deserts in the 
Apple and Lucerne Valleys Tuesday night.

CAZ060-020000-
/O.EXP.KSGX.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190101T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.HZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* Temperature..18 to 24 Tuesday night.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hard Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ048-020000-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Ontario, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph and 
  peak gusts to 65 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Localized blowing 
  dust with reduced visibilities. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy 
  Wednesday. 

For the freeze...

* Duration...Six hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures 
  tonight and again Wednesday night. 

* Temperature...25 to 30.

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

CAZ055-057-554-020000-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-
Orange County Inland Areas-
Including the cities of Crestline, Running Springs, 
and Mission Viejo
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  and peak gusts 65 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills, across the northern Inland 
  Empire, through the Santa Ana Mountains, and eastern Orange 
  County. 

* Visibility...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* Impacts...Tree damage. Difficult driving. Areas of blowing 
  dust with reduced visibility. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring.  Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

CAZ050-020000-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0009.190102T0600Z-190102T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, Santee, 
and Poway
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph 
  and peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

For the Frost...

* Timing...tonight into Wednesday morning

* Duration...Four hours or more of sub-freezing temperatures are 
  possible. 

* Temperature...28 to 35.

* Impacts...Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue locally 
  breezy Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-065-552-020000-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-190102T1000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-Orange County Coastal Areas-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, Pine Valley,
Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* Winds...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 
  mph with peak gusts to 55 mph. 

* Timing...through tonight.

* Location...Mainly in foothills and adjacent inland valleys.

* Impacts...Minor tree damage. Difficult driving.

* Outlook...Winds will decrease tonight, but continue breezy 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-020000-
/O.CON.KSGX.FZ.A.0001.190102T0600Z-190103T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
757 AM PST Tue Jan 1 2019

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* Duration...Six hours or more below freezing

* Temperature...25 to 30

* Impacts...Water pipes could freeze if not adequately 
  insulated. Sensitive plants and crops could be damaged or 
  killed. Adequate shelter will be necessary for pets. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this freeze warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Diego, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this freeze warning went out at Dec 31, 8:23 AM PST, 5 hours 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 31, 8:23 AM PST, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
823 AM PST Mon Dec 31 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold trough dropping into the Great Basin today will spark
numerous showers across portions of Riverside, and mainly San Diego
Counties today. Rain will change to snow in the mountains, and
strong southwest winds may make for hazardous travel in some areas.
Strong, dry, and cold northeast winds will follow late tonight
through Tuesday night. Fair, with a warming trend for the latter
half of the week, but with chilly nights. Another storm system is
possible early next week with more widespread rainfall possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...

A mix of clouds was indicated in satellite imagery early this
morning and radar showed a few, scattered, light showers moving
rapidly from SW to NE. Measured amounts of rainfall were below 0.05"
through 7 AM PST and mainly in the San Diego County mts. The sfc
pressure gradients were already turning offshore from the NE, but Sw
winds were howling in the San Diego County mts with peak gusts of 55
to 66 MPH. The 12Z Miramar sounding showed the marine layer
rocketing to 5K FT this morning, topped by a 4.5C inversion. NW
winds were 40KT at 9K FT.

Freezing levels are mostly above 5500 FT currently but southwest
winds are gusting over 50 MPH and looks like we have a lot of fog in
the mountains so updated the forecast to include these hazards.
Freezing levels will fall rapidly at some point later today which
will pose a hazard for travelers, along with the current hazards so
the Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect. No other forecast
changes this morning.

From previous discussion...

The weather as we finish 2018 and begin 2019 is going to be pretty
cool. Lots of different weather elements will be invited to
tonight's party. A deep low pressure trough is dropping south
across the western states today. It has already spun up a vigorous
coastal eddy, which has produced clouds across most of the coastal
basin. The sudden lift in this lower cloud layer has already
produced light showers in southwest San Diego County. The
trajectory of the trough is such that onshore flow will increase
the chance of showers today, mainly for San Diego County, but also
the mountains of Riverside County. Best chances of precip are from
late morning through early evening, and across southern San Diego
County. Light snow is expected mainly above 5,000 feet in
Riverside and San Diego Counties, where an inch or two could
fall. It may briefly impact highways through these mountains this
evening for holiday travelers even along I-8, hence the Winter
Weather Advisory in San Diego County. Measurable rainfall is not
likely in the metro areas, but a few spots could accumulate. In
San Diego County, precip should range between a few hundredths
along the coast up to a half inch for spots in the mountains. A
few spots could even measure in the Anza Borrego Desert. All
showers will end before the clock strikes midnight. Right on the
heels of this minor precip event will be the offshore winds. By
late morning today they'll get started in and below the Cajon Pass
and head on into Orange County this afternoon. Offshore winds
will develop and strengthen tonight across the region, but with
strongest winds in and just below foothills, and especially in the
corridor between Cajon Pass and central Orange County, where
gusts will reach 65 mph. Winds will peak Tuesday before decreasing
Tuesday night, however it will continue breezy in the foothill
areas through Wednesday. Offshore flow will continue all the way
into Saturday, but with only isolated breezy pockets in the
foothills. Skies will be mostly clear Tuesday through Thursday
under high pressure aloft. As the skies clear and winds calm
down, it will be quite cold each night. Frost is possible in the
valleys. More high clouds Friday as the high begins to break down
ahead of a Pacific trough of low pressure. This advances pretty
rapidly from the west and grabs quite a lot of moisture from the
south. Models have been consistently depicting rain on Sunday, but
less consistent on other details, like when it starts Saturday or
ends Monday, or not. I'd plan on rain Sunday for now, but tune in
for those finer details during this week. Right now it looks like
a warmer storm with high snow levels and possibly copious
rainfall, but there is a lot of wiggle room in the model solutions
before they lock in on something to count on.

&&

.AVIATION...
311617Z..Coast/Valleys/Mountains...BKN stratus layers with bases
2000-3500 ft MSL and tops gradually building to 8000 ft MSL by the
afternoon. ISO light -SHRA this morning becoming more widespread
after 18Z, with greatest concentration in San Diego County. Local
vis 4-6 SM in showers, with mountain obscurations in clouds/fog.
Precipitation ending by 01/06Z with low clouds clearing from north
to south this evening as offshore flow develops.

Areas of northeast surface winds 15-25 knots with gusts 30-40 knots
will develop late afternoon VCNTY KONT, KSBD, KRAL, and KSNA. Winds
strengthening overnight and spreading into San Diego County. STG-SVR
UDDFS and LLWS developing over and SW/W of the mountains.

Deserts...BKN-SCT clouds this afternoon with bases mostly above 8000
ft MSL. -SHRA possible in the San Diego County deserts after 18Z,
ending in the evening.

&&

.MARINE...
Northeast winds 15-25 knots will develop over the coastal waters
tonight through Tuesday morning, mainly off the coast of Oceanside
northward. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 9 PM this
evening through 10 AM Tuesday.

&&

FIRE WEATHER...As the strong NE winds develop, RH will crash into
the 10-15% range later on Tuesday, with poor overnight recovery in
the wind-prone areas. Meteorologically, critical Fire weather
conditions are likely over an extended period from late Tuesday
morning through Wednesday. Due to the recent rains and poor
evaporation this time of year, fuels appear too damp to warrant any
fire weather product issuance at this time.

&&

.SKYWARN...
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

&&

.SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM this morning to 9 PM PST this
     evening for San Diego County Mountains.

     Wind Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 2 AM PST Wednesday for
     Orange County Coastal Areas-Riverside County Mountains-San
     Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-San
     Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

     High Wind Warning from 9 PM this evening to 2 AM PST Wednesday
     for Orange County Inland Areas-San Bernardino County
     Mountains-San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The
     Inland Empire-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory for winds from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM
     PST Tuesday for Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the
     Mexican Border and out to 30 nm-Waters from San Mateo point
     to the Mexican Border Extending 30 to 60 nm out including
     San Clemente Island.

&&

PUBLIC/FIRE...10/MM
AVIATION/MARINE...APR

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 31, 7:41 AM PST, 5 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
741 AM PST MON DEC 31 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0400 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NNE JULIAN            33.10N 116.58W
12/31/2018  M64 MPH          SAN DIEGO          CA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION VCMSD, VOLCAN MOUNTAIN
            REPORTS A WIND GUST OF 64 MPH.

&&

APR
Local storm report, Dec 31, 7:43 AM PST, 5 hours 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
743 AM PST MON DEC 31 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0310 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSE JULIAN            33.04N 116.56W
12/31/2018  M61 MPH          SAN DIEGO          CA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION HRPSD, HARRISON PARK REPORTS
            A WIND GUST OF 61 MPH.

&&

APR
Local storm report, Dec 31, 7:46 AM PST, 5 hours 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
746 AM PST MON DEC 31 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1050 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 7 ENE CABAZON           33.95N 116.66W
12/30/2018  M62 MPH          RIVERSIDE          CA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION WWAC1, WHITE WATER (RAWS)
            REPORTS WIND GUST OF 62 MPH.

&&

APR
Local storm report, Dec 31, 7:52 AM PST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
752 AM PST MON DEC 31 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0351 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 13 ESE BIG BEAR CITY    34.21N 116.62W
12/31/2018  M60 MPH          SAN BERNARDINO     CA   MESONET

            MESONET STATION BCNC1, BURNS CANYON REPORTS
            WIND GUST OF 60 MPH.

&&

APR
Local storm report, Dec 31, 8:02 AM PST, 5 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
802 AM PST MON DEC 31 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

&&

APR

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.