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Winter Storm Watch 1, NWS San Diego, CA

January 22, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-01-22Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 88 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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The text

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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.

$$

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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.

$$

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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...MM

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 5:45 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego60 hr
Jan 22, 8:02 AM PSTWind AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego14 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.