Alert archive / California / Winter Storm Watches in 2021
Winter Storm Watch 1, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this winter storm watch at Jan 22, 2021, 12:12 PM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jan 24, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 22, 2021, 12:12 PM PST (20:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 24, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2021, 10:12 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS San Diego, CA
Counties Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA
The radar
The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 145 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 775 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
562 WWUS46 KSGX 222012 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 1212 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021 CAZ055-056-058-230600- /O.NEW.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.210123T0600Z-210124T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 1212 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Heavy snow possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Above 4000 feet, total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected through Saturday evening. On Monday, total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet late tonight through Saturday evening. Mountains above 3500 feet sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 10 PM today to 10 PM Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times and hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for heavy snow and strong winds that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ 10
10 follow-up statements
325 WWUS46 KSGX 230536 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 936 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021 CAZ055-056-058-231345- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.210123T0600Z-210124T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 936 PM PST Fri Jan 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Heavy snow possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Above 4000 feet, total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected through Saturday evening. On Monday, total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Saturday evening. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, through 10 PM Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times and hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
977 WWUS46 KSGX 231247 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 447 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 CAZ055-056-058-232200- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 447 AM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered snow showers above 4,000 to 4,500 feet through Saturday evening. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 4,000 feet, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible. For the Winter Storm Watch on Monday, total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Saturday evening. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Treacherous travel conditions in the mountains. Possible damage to trees and powerlines. For Sunday night through Monday storm, severe travel impacts are expected with possible road closures of major roadways. Significant accumulations likely for Cajon Pass/I-15 and I-8 east of Viejas, with possible impacts to lower-elevation roads including I-10 through San Gorgonio Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region during the second half of the week. Although amounts remain uncertain, there is potential for large snow accumulations in the mountains, locally exceeding 1 to 2 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
234 WWUS46 KSGX 232213 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 213 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 CAZ055-056-058-240615- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 213 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered snow showers above 4,000 to 4,500 feet through this evening. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 4,000 feet, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are possible. For the Winter Storm Watch on Monday, total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Saturday evening. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
455 WWUS46 KSGX 240417 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 817 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 CAZ055-056-058-241345- /O.EXT.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 817 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered snow showers above 4,000 to 4,500 feet through Sunday morning. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches overnight above 4,000 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch on Monday, total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Sunday morning. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Connolly
781 WWUS46 KSGX 240718 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 1118 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE HIGH DESERT THROUGH 3 AM... CAZ060-241400- /O.EXB.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1100Z/ Apple and Lucerne Valleys- Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley 1118 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Wrap-around showers are resulting in accumulating snow down to at least 3,000 feet, and locally lower. Between 1 and 3 inches may accumulate through early morning, with highest amounts in the foothills. * WHERE...Through 3 AM Sunday morning. * WHEN...Until 3 AM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will lead to treacherous travel conditions in spots, with icy conditions possible as temperatures fall to freezing and locally below. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. $$ CAZ055-056-058-241400- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 1118 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered mountain snow showers through early Sunday morning with locally 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation. For the Winter Storm Watch, plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines well be possible. Total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Sunday morning. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
208 WWUS46 KSGX 240743 CCA WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 1143 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE HIGH DESERT THROUGH 3 AM... CAZ060-241400- /O.COR.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210125T1100Z/ Apple and Lucerne Valleys- Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley 1143 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Wrap-around showers are resulting in accumulating snow down to at least 3,000 feet, and locally lower. Between 1 and 3 inches may accumulate through early morning, with highest amounts in the foothills. * WHERE...Locations above 2,500 feet in the High Desert. Highest accumulations near the foothills around Hesperia and Lucerne Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will lead to treacherous travel conditions in spots, with icy conditions possible as temperatures fall to freezing and locally below. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. $$ CAZ055-056-058-241400- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 1143 PM PST Sat Jan 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered mountain snow showers through early Sunday morning with locally 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation. For the Winter Storm Watch, plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines well be possible. Total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Sunday morning. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
919 WWUS46 KSGX 240925 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 125 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN THE HIGH DESERT THROUGH 3 AM... CAZ060-241100- /O.EXT.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1100Z/ Apple and Lucerne Valleys- Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley 125 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wrap-around showers are resulting in accumulating snow down to at least 3,000 feet, and locally lower. Between 1 and 2 additional inches may accumulate through early morning, with highest amounts in the foothills. * WHERE...Locations above 2,500 feet in the High Desert. Highest accumulations near the foothills around Hesperia and Lucerne Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 AM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will lead to treacherous travel conditions in spots, with icy conditions possible as temperatures fall to freezing and locally below. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. $$ CAZ055-056-058-241400- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 125 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered mountain snow showers through early Sunday morning with locally 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation. For the Winter Storm Watch, plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines well be possible. Total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Sunday morning. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
611 WWUS46 KSGX 241058 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 258 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 CAZ060-241200- /O.EXP.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1100Z/ Apple and Lucerne Valleys- Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley 258 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... A few light snow showers may linger through sunrise but little to no additional accumulations are expected. $$ CAZ055-056-058-242200- /O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 258 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING ABOVE 4000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Scattered mountain snow showers through early Sunday morning with locally 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation. For the Winter Storm Watch, plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday. Damage to trees and power lines well be possible. Total accumulations 4 to 8 inches above 3,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 4,500 feet. Localized amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible, particularly in the San Diego County Mountains. * WHERE...Mountains above 4000 feet through Sunday morning. Mountains above 3500 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
896 WWUS46 KSGX 241357 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 557 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...HIGH IMPACT, LOW ELEVATION SNOW EXPECTED... CAZ055-056-058-242200- /O.EXP.KSGX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 557 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow is expected startingas early as late this evening and lasting through early Tuesday morning locally. In the San Bernardino and Riverside County Mountains, total accumulations up to 6 inches between 3,000 and 4,000 feet, and 5 to 10 inches above 4,000 feet, with local amounts to 12 inches above 5,000 feet. In the San Diego County Mountains, 2 to 6 inches between 3,000 and 4,000 feet, and 8 to 12 inches between 4,000 and 5,000 feet. Local amounts to 18 inches possible, especially at the higher elevations. Significant accumulations likely on Interstates 15 and 8. * WHERE...Mountains above 3000 feet Sunday night through Monday evening. * WHEN...Sunday evening through early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Severe travel disruptions with treacherous driving conditions. Heavy snow likely to impact major freeways, including I-15 through Cajon Pass, and especially I-8 between Viejas and Boulevard. Low-elevation snow may result in more widespread travel impacts compared to typical winter storms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibility at times with areas of dense fog resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Another storm system looks likely to impact the region late in the week, with additional high elevation snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ Rodriguez
318 WWUS46 KSGX 241812 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA 1012 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF RIVERSIDE...SAN BERNARDINO...AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES FROM LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .An unusually cold Winter Storm will bring low elevation snowfall and the potential for severe travel disruptions starting tonight and continuing through Monday in the mountains. The Cajon Pass and the I-8 corridor will likely be impacted. The Ortega Highway may be impacted as well due to the low snow levels expected. CAZ055-056-058-250215- /O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0001.210125T0600Z-210126T0600Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains- San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 1012 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow is expected. In the San Bernardino and Riverside County Mountains, total accumulations up to 6 inches between 3,000 and 4,000 feet, and 5 to 10 inches above 4,000 feet, with local amounts to 12 inches above 5,000 feet. In the San Diego County Mountains, 2 to 6 inches between 3,000 and 4,000 feet, and 8 to 12 inches between 4,000 and 5,000 feet. Local amounts to 18 inches possible, especially at the higher elevations. Plan on difficult travel conditions. * WHERE...Mountains above 3000 feet. Heaviest snowfall above 4000 feet. * WHEN...10 PM today to 10 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Severe travel disruptions with treacherous driving conditions. Accumulating snow and ice likely to impact major freeways, including I-15 through Cajon Pass, and especially I-8 between Viejas and Boulevard. Low-elevation snow may result in more widespread travel impacts compared to typical winter storms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds increasing overnight 20 to 30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH...Becoming west on Monday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to dense fog and blowing snow. Some accumulating snow is possible to 2500 feet. 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. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. $$ CAZ057-250215- /O.NEW.KSGX.WW.Y.0003.210125T0600Z-210125T1800Z/ Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills- 1012 AM PST Sun Jan 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of 6 to 8 inches, on the highest peaks. * WHERE...Santa Ana mountains above 2500 feet. * WHEN...10 PM this evening to 10 AM Monday. * Impacts...Travel may be impacted on the Ortega Highway where below freezing temperatures could result in accumulations of ice and snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds increasing overnight 20 to 30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH...becoming west on Monday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times due to fog and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. $$ 10
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm watch 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 winter storm watch went out at Jan 22, 9:04 AM PST, 3 hours 8 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 9:04 AM PST, 3 hours 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
904 AM PST Fri Jan 22 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
A cooler and wetter weather pattern is developing over the West
Coast and will provide periods of rain and mountain snow, along with
gusty southwest to west winds at times through next week. The first
round of precipitation will arrive tonight and continue into
Saturday with a second for Sunday night and Monday. Additional
rounds of precipitation are expected for the latter half of next
week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...
Satellite imagery at 8 AM PST showed low clouds streaming north over
the coastal waters and extending well inland along the coastal basin
of SoCal. Areas of higher clouds were moving from west to east.
Thicker bands of SW_NE bands of clouds were evident farther north
over the Central Coast. The 12Z Miramar sounding had a very weak
inversion near 1650 FT MSL, and another just below 7K FT. Below 5K
FT winds were SW-W 10 KT or less. The sfc pressure gradient from
KSAN to the high deserts was trending onshore at around 5 MBS.
Southwest winds over the mountains are already 25 MPH with several
sites gusting 35-45 MPH.
Based on the short-term high resolution guidance and trends, a Wind
Advisory has been issued for the mts/high desert areas. Some
mountain wave activity, combined with the strengthening sfc pressure
gradient could sfc wind gusts of 50 MPH or more onto the desert
slopes and foothill areas. Farther out across the high deserts gusts
of 40 to 45 MPH are likely with some blowing dust. A forecast update
was issued earlier this morning. No other changes at this time.
From previous discussion...
.SHORT TERM (Today through Sunday)...
Low clouds have returned to some coastal areas overnight and
spread into portions of the western valleys. A cold low pressure
system is moving southward just of the coast of northern
California. A few showers may develop by late afternoon with the
cold front an initial round of precipitation arriving this
evening. Showers will follow for tonight and Saturday, ending late
Saturday night.
The most widespread precipitation is expected for Saturday into
Saturday evening. There is also a slight chance for thunderstorms
on Saturday, mainly for portions of the coast and valleys. Rainfall
is expected to range from one third to one half inch near the
coast to one half to one inch in the mountains with locally
greater amounts. The snow level will lower from 4500 feet tonight
to around 4000 feet for Saturday and Saturday night. Snowfall of a
few inches is possible down to 4000 to 4500 feet with 4 to 8
inches above 5000 to 5500 feet.
Gusty southwest to west winds will develop today in the mountains
and deserts and continue into Saturday with the stronger gusts to
45 mph and isolated gusts to 55 mph. High temperatures today will
be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Thursday and another 5 to 10
degrees cooler on Saturday with Saturday high temperatures around
10 degrees below average for the lower elevations and 15 to
locally 20 degrees below average for the mountains and valleys.
Much of the day Sunday will be dry with high temperatures a few
degrees warmer.
&&
.LONG TERM (Sunday night through Thursday)...
The next cold low pressure system from the northwest will arrive
on Sunday night and Monday, then move east on Tuesday. This storm
is expected to be colder and bring greater amounts of
precipitation. Snow levels could lower to 2000 to 2500 feet for
Monday night and Tuesday. Travel is expected to be impacted by
snow through the Cajon Pass and along Interstate 8 through the San
Diego County mountains. Travel could possibly be impacted along
portions of the Ortega Highway trough the Santa Ana Mountains and
along Interstate 10 through the San Gorgonio Pass. Some snow is
expected across portions of the high deserts with smaller chances
for snow in some of the higher elevations in the Inland Empire.
Some showers could continue into Tuesday with showers more likely
from San Diego County southward into northern Baja. There is some
potential for thunder for portions of the coast and valleys for
late Sunday night into Monday.
This much cooler and breezy pattern is expected to persist for
much of the week with periods of precipitation. The ECMWF Extreme
Forecast Index continues to show winds exceeding the 90th
percentile on Monday over the coastal waters relative to the
long-term climatology of the ECMWF for this time of the year.
Winds could reach gale force over the coastal waters on Monday
with those gusty northwest to west winds extending inland across
coastal areas and into portions of the valleys with winds gusting
to 35 mph at the coast with isolated gusts to 45 mph.
Additional low pressure systems from the northwest will arrive
during the middle and latter part of next week with some spread in
the amplitude and timing of those systems among the ensemble
members of three of the global models. The next storm may arrive
some time around Wednesday night and Thursday.
High temperatures will be well below average for much of the week
with the ECMWF EFI having high temperatures for portions of the
area on Tuesday and Wednesday exceeding the 90th percentile toward
the coldest temperatures in the climatology of the ECMWF for this
time of the year with high temperatures for the valleys into
portions of the coastal areas mostly in the 50s to around 60 at
the coast, 40s in the high desert, and around 60 in the lower
deserts.
&&
.AVIATION...
2201615Z...Coast/Valleys/Mountains...Areas of low
clouds with bases 2000-3500 feet MSL will continue today with random
and intermittent scatter out anywhere in the coastal basin today.
Partial obscuration of terrain above 2500 feet MSL. Scattered
showers after 03Z this evening and into Saturday morning. Cloud
bases locally down to 2000 feet and vis 3-5 miles in -SHRA.
Deserts...Low clouds 800-1200 feet MSL through 18Z this morning
around TRM and PSP. Strong winds to develop today in the high desert
around KVCV with 25-35 kt after 22Z. Otherwise, SCT-BKN clouds at or
abv 15000 feet MSL with unrestricted vis through Saturday morning.
&&
.MARINE...
No marine weather hazards are expected through the weekend, though
light showers are possible tonight through Saturday night. Another
winter storm will likely bring strong winds and hazardous seas
Sunday night into Tuesday. Gales are possible. Combined seas over 10
feet in the inner waters and over 12 feet in the outer waters are
also possible.
&&
.Beaches...
Elevated short-period west northwest swells could bring surf of 7+
feet for late Monday into Tuesday. This will produce hazardous
swimming conditions and a higher risk for rip currents.
&&
.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 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST
Saturday for Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino
County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains.
Wind Advisory from noon today to 10 PM PST this evening for
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Riverside County Mountains-San
Bernardino County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-San
Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
PZ...NONE.
&&
PUBLIC...10/17
AVIATION/MARINE/BEACHES...MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 5:45 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SGX | Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego | 60 hr |
| Jan 22, 8:02 AM PST | Wind Advisory | SGX | Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego | 14 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.