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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 24, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 24, 2021, 9:20 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 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 24, 2021, 9:20 PM PST (05:20 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 3:59 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

025 
WWUS46 KLOX 250520
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
920 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021

CAZ052>054-251400-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WS.A.0006.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.W.0006.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, 
Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
920 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches likely above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations down
  to 3500 to 4000 feet by late Saturday night or early Sunday
  morning. Southwest winds gusting up to 45 mph will likely cause
  reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County 
  Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult in the mountains
  with significant delays and possible road closures. Snow will 
  likely lower to pass level Saturday night through Sunday 
  morning, with a couple inches of snow accumulation possible 
  along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. 

The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling
1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3.

&&

$$

Gomberg
4 follow-up statements
197 
WWUS46 KLOX 251131
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
331 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

CAZ052>054-260000-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0006.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, 
Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
331 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches likely above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations down
  to 3500 to 4000 feet by late tonight or early Sunday morning. 
  Southwest winds gusting up to 45 mph will likely cause reduced 
  visibilities in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County 
  Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult in the mountains
  with significant delays and possible road closures. Snow will
  likely lower to pass level Saturday night through Sunday
  morning, with a couple inches of snow accumulation possible
  along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling
1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3.

&&

$$

ASR
591 
WWUS46 KLOX 252212
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
212 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

CAZ052>054-260615-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0006.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, 
Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
212 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  12 inches likely above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations 
  down to 3500 to 4000 feet by late tonight or early Sunday 
  morning. Southwest winds gusting up to 45 mph will likely 
  cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County 
  Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult in the 
  mountains with significant delays and possible road closures. 
  Snow will likely lower to pass level Saturday night through 
  Sunday morning, with a couple inches of snow accumulation 
  possible along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another storm will likely bring heavy snow
  and gusty winds to this area Monday and Monday night. A Winter
  Storm Warning may be needed for this second storm system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling
1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3.

&&

$$

ASR/Sirard
597 
WWUS46 KLOX 260049
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
449 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

CAZ052>054-261200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, 
Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
449 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches likely above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations down
  to 3500 to 4000 feet by late tonight or early Sunday morning.
  Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph will 
  likely cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County 
  Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult in the mountains
  with significant delays and possible road closures. Snow will
  likely lower to pass level later tonight through Sunday 
  morning, with a couple inches of snow accumulation possible 
  along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another storm will likely bring heavy 
  snow and gusty winds to this area Monday and Monday night. A 
  Winter Storm Warning may be needed for this second storm 
  system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling
1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3.

&&

$$

Gomberg
943 
WWUS46 KLOX 261159
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
359 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

CAZ052>054-261800-
/O.CAN.KLOX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.A.0007.211227T1200Z-211228T1200Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, 
Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
359 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible during the day. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County 
  Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa 
  Monica Range.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

ASR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 9:13 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX59 hr
Dec 24, 9:37 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXSanta Barbara36 hr

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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.