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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 26, 2021

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 26, 2021, 2:19 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 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 26, 2021, 2:19 PM PST (22:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

412 
WWUS46 KLOX 262219
WSWLOX

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

CAZ052-270630-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WS.A.0007.211227T1200Z-211228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1400Z-211228T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
219 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10
  inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, gusty winds, low visibilities in blowing
  snow and icy roads will make for dangerous driving conditions at
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-270630-
/O.UPG.KLOX.WS.A.0007.211227T1200Z-211228T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1700Z-211228T0600Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
219 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10
  inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Sirard
4 follow-up statements
285 
WWUS46 KLOX 270334
WSWLOX

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

CAZ052-271330-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1400Z-211228T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
734 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 10
  inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, gusty winds, low visibilities in blowing 
  snow and icy roads will make for dangerous driving conditions 
  at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-271330-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1700Z-211228T0600Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
734 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10
  inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Southwest winds
  gusting 50 to 60 mph will likely cause reduced visibilities in
  blowing snow. 

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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/Sirard
036 
WWUS46 KLOX 271331
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
531 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ052-271700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1400Z-211228T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
531 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  10 inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 
  4 inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, gusty winds, low visibilities in blowing
  snow and icy roads will make for dangerous driving conditions at
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-271700-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.211227T1700Z-211228T0600Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
531 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 
  inches above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Southwest winds 
  gusting 50 to 60 mph will likely cause reduced visibilities in 
  blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Hall
969 
WWUS46 KLOX 271816
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1016 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ052-280600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County Mountains-
Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, 
San Rafael Wilderness Area, and Dick Smith Wilderness Area
1016 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
  inches above 5000 feet, and up to 3 inches possible between 
  4000 and 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at higher 
  elevations.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, gusty winds, low visibilities in blowing 
  snow and icy roads will make for dangerous driving conditions 
  at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ053-054-280600-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Ventura County Mountains-
Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range-
Including the cities of Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, 
Mount Wilson, and Sandberg
1016 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7
  inches above 5000 feet starting this afternoon, and up to 3 
  inches possible between 4000 and 5000 feet. Southwest winds 
  gusting to 50 mph at higher elevations will likely cause reduced
  visibilities in blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MW
623 
WWUS46 KLOX 280602
WSWLOX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1002 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

CAZ052>054-280715-
/O.EXP.KLOX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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
1002 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow showers could continue tonight, although little to no
additional accumulation is expected.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 25, 7:00 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXSan Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara3 hr
Dec 25, 7:24 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX51 min
Dec 25, 8:26 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningLOX79 min
Dec 25, 9:41 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXVentura2 hr
Dec 25, 10:49 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles3 hr
Dec 26, 2:50 AM PSTGale WatchLOX12 hr
Dec 26, 3:58 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryLOX10 hr
Dec 26, 3:59 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchLOX10 hr
Dec 26, 9:06 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX60 hr
Dec 26, 2:25 PM PSTGale WarningLOX30 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.