Alert archive / California / Winter Storm Warnings in 2023
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 28, 2023, 1:20 PM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jan 29, 2023, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 44 hr. 16 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2023, 1:20 PM PST (21:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 29, 2023, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 31, 2023, 6:00 AM PST
- In force
- 44 hr
- 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 21:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 11:13 PM PST | SNOW 0 | Murrieta, CA | A LITTLE SNOW MIXED IN WITH RAIN IN LA CRESTA ELEVATION 2300 FEET. |
| Jan 29, 11:35 PM PST | SNOW 0.2 | Wrightwood, CA | LITTLE SNOW FALL, ROADS ARE ICY, COLD TEMPERATURE. |
| Jan 30, 6:31 AM PST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ese Palomar Mountain, CA | SNOW OVERNIGHT BIRCH HILL PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STORM TOTAL 2.5 INCHES. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 0.5 | 3 Wsw Big Bear City, CA | BIG BEAR YARD AT 6800 FEET. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 3 Nne Mt Baldy, CA | END OF BALDY ROAD 6400 FEET. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 8 Sse Big Bear City, CA | BARTON FLATS AT 6900 FEET HIGHWAY 38. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3 | 1 E Forest Falls, CA | FOREST FALLS AT 5900 FEET. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ne Idyllwild, CA | SOCIAL MEDIA AT 5300 FEET. ALSO SEEN ON PINE COVE WATER DISTRICT CAMERAS. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 4 | 2 E Running Springs, CA | ARROWBEAR ON HIGHWAY 18. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 4 | 6 Nw Forest Falls, CA | OVERNIGHT AT ANGELUS OAKS ON HIGHWAY 38. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 5 | 3 Nne Mt Baldy, CA | 5 INCHES OVERNIGHT AT 7800 FEET. MT BALDY SKI RESORT. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 6 | 1 Se Crestline, CA | ELEVATION 4900 FEET. |
| Jan 30, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 6 | Green Valley Lake, CA | ELEVATION 6900 FEET NEAR HIGHWAY 18. |
| Jan 30, 10:24 AM PST | SNOW 0.5 | Wrightwood, CA | LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS, ROADS ARE ICY BUT BEING PLOWED. |
| Jan 30, 1:53 PM PST | SNOW 4 | 1 Ese Palomar Mountain, CA | 1 NEW INCH TODAY. BIRCH HILL AT 5700 FEET. |
| Jan 30, 5:19 PM PST | SNOW 5.5 | 1 Ese Palomar Mountain, CA | SPOTTER REPORTED AN ADDITIONAL 2 INCHES OF SNOW AT BIRCH HILL, BRINGING THE STORM TOTAL TO 5.5 INCHES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 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
- 1235 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 157 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
130 WWUS46 KSGX 282120 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 120 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 CAZ055-290630- /O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0002.230129T1800Z-230131T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T1800Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 120 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches expected between 3000- 4000 feet, 3 to 7 inches expected between 4000-6000 feet, 7 to 10 inches expected between 6000-7000 feet, up to 12 inches expected above 7000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. I-15 through the Cajon Pass will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday morning with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500-5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 3500 feet by Monday morning and down to 3000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations expected on the I-15 through the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ056-290630- /O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0002.230129T2100Z-230131T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 120 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 4 inches expected between 3500 and 4500 feet, 4 to 7 inches expected between 4500 and 5500 feet, 7 to 12 inches expected above 6000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500 and 5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 3500 to 4000 feet on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ058-290630- /O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0002.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 120 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. 1 to 3 inches expected between 4000-5000 feet. 3 to 7 inches expected between 5000-5500 feet. 7 to 12 inches expected above 5500 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Portions of I-8 will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become more widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500 and 5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 4000 to 4500 feet by Monday morning. Falling to below 4000 feet Monday night. Light snow accumulations possible on I-8 in eastern San Diego County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CO
8 follow-up statements
622 WWUS46 KSGX 290512 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 912 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 CAZ055-291400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T1800Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 912 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches expected between 3000 and 4000 feet, 3 to 7 inches expected between 4000 and 6000 feet, 7 to 10 inches expected between 6000 and 7000 feet, up to 12 inches expected above 7000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. I-15 through the Cajon Pass will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday morning with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500 and 5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 3500 feet by Monday morning, and down to 3000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations expected on the I-15 through the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ056-291400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 912 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 4 inches expected between 3500 and 4500 feet, 4 to 7 inches expected between 4500 and 5500 feet, 7 to 12 inches expected above 6000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500 and 5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 3500 to 4000 feet on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ058-291400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 912 PM PST Sat Jan 28 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. 1 to 3 inches expected between 4000 and 5000 feet. 3 to 7 inches expected between 5000 and 5500 feet. 7 to 12 inches expected above 5500 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Portions of I-8 will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Sunday afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become more widespread and impactful Sunday evening. Snow levels will start between 4500 and 5000 feet Sunday, dropping to 4000 to 4500 feet by Monday morning. Falling to below 4000 feet Monday night. Light snow accumulations possible on I-8 in eastern San Diego County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$
059 WWUS46 KSGX 291025 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 225 AM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 CAZ055-292300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T1800Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 225 AM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches expected between 3000 and 4000 feet, 3 to 7 inches expected between 4000 and 6000 feet, 7 to 10 inches expected between 6000 and 7000 feet, up to 12 inches expected above 7000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM today through 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. I- 15 through the Cajon Pass will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase this morning with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels will start at around 5000 feet today, dropping to near 4000 feet on Monday, and down to 3000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations expected on the I-15 through the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ056-292300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 225 AM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 4 inches expected between 3500 and 4500 feet, 4 to 7 inches expected between 4500 and 5500 feet, 7 to 12 inches expected above 6000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM today through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase this afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels will start near 5000 feet today, dropping to 4000 to 4500 feet on Monday and to 3500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ058-292300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.230129T2100Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 225 AM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. 1 to 3 inches expected between 4000 and 5000 feet. 3 to 7 inches expected between 5000 and 5500 feet. 7 to 12 inches expected above 5500 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM today through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Portions of I-8 will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase this afternoon with scattered snow showers. Snow will start to become more widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels will start near 5000 feet today, dropping to around 4500 feet on Monday, and to 3500 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations possible on I-8 in eastern San Diego County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Gregoria
159 WWUS46 KSGX 292125 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 125 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 CAZ055-300615- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 125 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches expected between 3000 and 4000 feet, 3 to 7 inches expected between 4000 and 6000 feet, 7 to 10 inches expected between 6000 and 7000 feet, 10 to 12 inches expected above 7000 feet, locally over a foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...through 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. I- 15 through the Cajon Pass will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue through tonight. Snow showers will become more widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels around 5000 feet today, dropping to 4500 feet on Monday morning, and down to 3000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations expected on the I-15 through the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ056-300615- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 125 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 4 inches expected below 5000 feet, 4 to 9 inches expected 5000 and 6000 feet, 9 to 14 inches expected above 6000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue into Monday morning. Snow will become widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels are 5000-5500 feet today, and will drop to 4000 to 4500 feet on Monday and 3500-4500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ058-300615- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 125 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. 1 to 3 inches expected between 4000 and 5000 feet. 3 to 7 inches expected between 5000 and 5500 feet. 7 to 12 inches expected above 5500 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph with peak gusts to 60 mph expected at the windiest desert slope locations. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM today through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Portions of I-8 will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue into early Monday morning. Snow will start to become more widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels are 5000-5500 feet today, dropping to around 4500 feet on Monday, and 3500-4000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations possible on I-8 in eastern San Diego County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CO
741 WWUS46 KSGX 300503 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 903 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 CAZ055-301400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 903 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches expected between 3000 and 4000 feet, 3 to 7 inches expected between 4000 and 6000 feet, 7 to 10 inches expected between 6000 and 7000 feet, 10 to 12 inches expected above 7000 feet, locally over a foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Through 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. I- 15 through the Cajon Pass will be impacted. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue through tonight. Snow showers will become more widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels near 4500 feet tonight, will drop to 3000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations expected on the I-15 through the Cajon Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ056-301400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 903 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 4 inches expected below 5000 feet, 4 to 9 inches expected 5000 and 6000 feet, 9 to 14 inches expected above 6000 feet. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue into Monday morning. Snow will become widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels will drop to 4000 to 4500 feet on Monday and 3500-4500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ058-301400- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 903 PM PST Sun Jan 29 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. 1 to 3 inches expected between 4000 and 5000 feet. 3 to 7 inches expected between 5000 and 5500 feet. 7 to 12 inches expected above 5500 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot. Wind gusts 30 to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM today through 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Portions of I-8 will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue into early Monday morning. Snow will start to become more widespread and impactful this evening. Snow levels will drop to around 4500 feet on Monday, and 3500-4000 feet early Tuesday. Light snow accumulations possible on I-8 in eastern San Diego County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
043 WWUS46 KSGX 301135 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 335 AM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 CAZ055-302300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 335 AM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches between 3000 and 4500 feet, 3 to 6 inches between 4500 and 6500 feet, 7 to 10 inches between 6500 and 7500 feet, with locally over 1 foot on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of 3500 to 4000 feet will lower to below 3000 feet for late tonight and early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ056-302300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 335 AM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches below 5000 feet, 4 to 8 inches from 5000 to 6500 feet, and 8 to 14 inches above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4000 feet will lower to around 3000 feet late tonight.. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ CAZ058-302300- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 335 AM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches between 3500 and 4000 feet, 4 to 8 inches between 4000 and 5000 feet, 8 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of 4000 to 4500 feet will lower to 3000 to 3500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ 17
115 WWUS46 KSGX 302059 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 1259 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 CAZ055-310600- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 1259 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches between 3000 and 4500 feet, 2 to 4 inches between 4500 and 6500 feet, 4 to 8 inches between 6500 and 7500 feet, with locally over 1 foot on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph on south-facing slopes as northeast winds pick up this evening. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of 3500 to 4000 feet will lower to below 3000 feet for late tonight and early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ056-310600- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 1259 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches below 5000 feet, 3 to 6 inches from 5000 to 6500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 4000 feet will lower to around 3000 feet late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ058-310600- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 1259 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches between 3500 and 4000 feet, 4 to 8 inches between 4000 and 5000 feet, 8 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with isolated amounts over 1 foot on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of 4000 to 4500 feet will lower to 3000 to 3500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Adams
495 WWUS46 KSGX 310508 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 908 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 CAZ055-311500- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 908 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph on south-facing slopes as northeast winds pick up this evening. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of 3500 to 4000 feet will lower to below 3000 feet for late tonight and early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ CAZ056-311500- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove 908 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels near 4000 feet will lower to around 3000 feet late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CAZ058-311500- /O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 908 PM PST Mon Jan 30 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 5000 feet and 1 to 2 inches above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels of near 4000 feet will lower to 3000 to 3500 feet early Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. && $$ Gregoria
661 WWUS46 KSGX 310812 WSWSGX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 1212 AM PST Tue Jan 31 2023 CAZ055-310915- /O.CAN.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1500Z/ San Bernardino County Mountains- 1212 AM PST Tue Jan 31 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Most snow showers have ended. $$ CAZ056-310915- /O.CAN.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1800Z/ Riverside County Mountains- 1212 AM PST Tue Jan 31 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow showers will continue to diminish overnight with additional snowfall of one inch or less. $$ CAZ058-311400- /O.EXT.KSGX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230131T1400Z/ San Diego County Mountains- Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley 1212 AM PST Tue Jan 31 2023 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will lower to 3000 to 3500 feet with snow showers diminishing from the north through early this morning. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ 17
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS San Diego, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 28, 9:27 AM PST, 3 hours 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 28, 9:27 AM PST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
927 AM PST Sat Jan 28 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Cooler and cloudier conditions will prevail for the weekend into
early next week. An incoming storm system will bring gusty west
winds, low-elevation mountain snow, and widespread rain to lower
elevations. Scattered showers are possible by Sunday morning with
the bulk of the precipitation falling late Sunday into Monday
before tapering off into Tuesday. Snow levels will be low through
the duration of the storm, resulting in significant snow
accumulations which is expected to impact major mountain passes.
Dry conditions will return by late Tuesday, with periods of
offshore winds and warmer conditions expected through the end of
the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...
Forecast Highlights:
*Winter storm will bring rain, wind, and mountain snow Sunday
through Tuesday.
*Impacts expected on major mountain passes, including I-15 through
the Cajon Pass and I-8 in the San Diego County mountains.
A coastal eddy developed overnight, bringing areas of low clouds to
coastal locations this morning. Clouds are most widespread in San
Diego County with patchier coverage in Orange County. Areas of low
clouds expected along the coast for much of today, before spreading
further inland this evening into Sunday ahead of an approaching low
pressure system. High temperatures today are forecast to be 5 to 10
degrees cooler than yesterday everywhere expect the low deserts.
Further cooling is expected on Sunday through early next week for
the entire area. Scattered showers are expected to develop ahead of
the low pressure system on Sunday, before more widespread
precipitation late Sunday into Monday. Showers are expected to taper
off from northwest to southeast Tuesday. More details surrounding the
uncertainties in the precipitation forecast, forecast rainfall
totals, and rates can be found in the Hydrology section below.
The main impact from this storm will be snowfall in the mountains.
This is a cold system. Snow levels will start out at around 4500
feet then lower to 3500-4000 feet on Monday and down to about 3000
feet as showers wind down Monday night-Tuesday. This will result in
snowfall down to pass level along I-15/Cajon Pass and I-8 in the San
Diego County mountains. Snowfall will be significant in the mountain
communities. 8-12 inches is likely above 6000 feet, 4-9 inches 5000-
6000 feet, and 1-3 inches 3000-4000 feet. Accumulating snowfall is
expected in higher elevation locations in the High Desert.
In addition to rain and low-elevation mountain snow, gusty west
winds are expected Sunday into early Monday. Winds over the
mountains are expected to peak at 50 to 60 mph. Winds on the desert
mountain slopes into the deserts will peak at 40 to 50 mph, with the
strongest winds expected over the San Bernardino mountains into the
High Desert.
The storm system will depart to the east on Tuesday, with dry
conditions expected by Tuesday evening. Clear conditions will
prevail Wednesday through late next week. Periods of gusty north to
northeast winds expected on Tuesday. Winds look like they will
mostly impact areas north of San Diego County. Strongest winds
expected through the Cajon Pass into the Inland Empire and on the
foothills of the San Bernardino and Santa Ana mountains. Winds will
diminish by Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning is expected to be
quite cold, with inland frost expected to develop. A building upper
level ridge is expected for the end of the week bringing warmer
conditions into next weekend.
&&
.AVIATION...
291700Z...SCT-BKN low clouds with bases 2500-3000 ft MSL and tops
around 3000 ft MSL will continue within 10 miles of the coast today
with mostly clear skies elsewhere and unrestricted VIS. Clouds will
spread inland after 23Z today and extend east to the coastal
mountain slopes by 04Z Sun with bases continuing 2500-3000 ft MSL
and tops rising to 5500 ft MSL by 12Z Sun with higher terrain
becoming obscured 04Z-08Z Sun. ISOLD -SHRA will develop after 08Z
Sun from the mountains west to the coast, including VCNTY KSAN, KCRQ
and KSNA, continuing Sun.
Areas of west winds will develop over the mountains and deserts
after 08Z Sun with gusts 25-45 kt, except more southerly VCNTY Cajon
Pass.
&&
.MARINE...
No hazardous marine weather conditions are expected through next
Wednesday, except for gusts from the west around 20 knots Sunday
afternoon and night over the coastal waters.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
A cold, low pressure system will drop along the coast this weekend,
move over the CA Bight on Monday, before swinging inland just south
of San Diego. The path of this storm will keep us in an extended
period of showers starting Sunday and continuing into Tuesday.
Current guidance is trending wetter, especially for San Diego
County. There is still some uncertainty surrounding the exact
position of the low pressure system, leading to uncertainty
regarding how much rain could fall and how heavy the showers will
be. Global ensemble clusters continue to show 30.5% variance (amount
of spread in ensemble solutions)around the position of the low
pressure system by Tuesday. Clusters with more ECMWF and Canadian
guidance are wetter than clusters with more GEFS.
The bulk of the rainfall is expected after midnight on Sunday night
through Monday afternoon. Showers will diminish from northwest to
southeast Monday night into Tuesday. Showers will linger the longest
over the San Diego County mountains. Current guidance has 0.20-0.50
inches in Orange County and the Inland Empire. In San Diego County
0.35-0.70 inches are expected, with the lower accumulations along
the coast and the higher accumulations in the eastern valleys. The
Coachella Valley and High Desert have total rainfall around a tenth
of an inch. The San Diego County deserts could see total rainfall
accumulations of 0.25-0.45 inches. It will be a cold system, so low
snow levels (3500-4000) feet will help limit runoff from higher
elevations.
Current high resolution guidance has hourly rainfall rates between
0.25-0.35 inches late Sunday through Monday. A prolonged period of
light rain over ground that will quickly become saturated, could
result in considerable runoff, and ponding of water in poorly
drained and urban areas. Rivers and streams will rise once again and
could inundate, normally dry areas by late Monday. All interests
should continue to monitor later forecasts.
&&
.SKYWARN...
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
&&
.SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through late Monday night
for San Bernardino County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through late Monday
night for Riverside County Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning
for San Diego County Mountains.
Wind Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to midnight PST Sunday night for
Apple and Lucerne Valleys.
Wind Advisory from 1 PM Sunday to 7 AM PST Monday for Coachella
Valley-San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass Near
Banning.
PZ...None.
&&
PUBLIC/HYDROLOGY...CO
AVIATION/MARINE...MaxwellNearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.