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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS San Diego, CA

March 28, 2023Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 28, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Mar 29, 2023, 4:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 36 hr. 4 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
Mar 28, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2023, 4:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2023, 4:00 PM PDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:04 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 30, 6:45 AM PDTSNOW 8Arrowbear Lake, CAMEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MEASURES 8 INCHES OF DAY 1 STORM TOTAL SNOW VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 30, 7:45 AM PDTSNOW 6.91 W Wrightwood, CATRAINED SPOTTER MEASURES 6.9 INCHES OF SNOW. THIS IS DAY ONE TOTAL AT 6,275 FOOT ELEVATION.
Mar 30, 8:00 AM PDTSNOW 31 Ssw Lake Arrowhead, CAMEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MEASURES 3 INCHES OF DAY 1 STORM TOTAL SNOW.
Mar 30, 9:30 AM PDTSNOW 3Idyllwild, CAMEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ESTIMATES 3 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL DAY 1 SNOWFALL IN IDYLLWILD AT 5,600 FOOT ELEVATION VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 195 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 2023-03-28Temperature 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 2023-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3607 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

960 
WWUS46 KSGX 282000
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
100 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

CAZ055-290500-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0007.230329T1100Z-230330T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1100Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
100 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6000 
  feet Wednesday morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late 
  Wednesday night and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The most
  significant snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-290500-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0007.230329T1700Z-230330T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1700Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
100 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches possible above 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6500 
  feet Wednesday morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late 
  Wednesday night and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The most
  significant snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-290500-
/O.UPG.KSGX.WS.A.0007.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.WW.Y.0013.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
100 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.
  Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

EA
5 follow-up statements
698 
WWUS46 KSGX 290409
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

CAZ055-291300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1100Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO
2 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 
  inches on higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6000 
  feet Wednesday morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late 
  Wednesday night and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The 
  most significant snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-291300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1700Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible above 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high 
  as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6500 
  feet Wednesday morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late 
  Wednesday night and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The 
  most significant snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-291300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0013.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
909 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$
183 
WWUS46 KSGX 290947
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
247 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

CAZ055-292315-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1100Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
247 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  10 inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 
  inches on higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6000
  feet this morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late tonight
  and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The most significant
  snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-292315-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.230329T1700Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
247 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will rise to around 6500
  feet this morning, then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late tonight 
  and rise to 4000 to 4500 feet Thursday. The most significant 
  snowfall is expected above 5000 feet..

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-292315-
/O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0013.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
247 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 10 to 14 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will fall to around 4000
  feet tonight, then rise to 4000 to 4500 feet on Thursday. The 
  most significant snowfall is expected above 5000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

17
250 
WWUS46 KSGX 292030
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
130 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

CAZ055-300430-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
130 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on 
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-300430-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
130 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on 
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-300430-
/O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0013.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
130 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally up to 15 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

APR
627 
WWUS46 KSGX 300309
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
809 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

CAZ055-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
809 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph at times.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ056-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
809 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on
  higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ058-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WW.Y.0013.230330T0700Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
809 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches possible above 5000 feet with locally up to 15 inches on
  the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at times.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

12
562 
WWUS46 KSGX 300959
WSWSGX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
259 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2023

CAZ055-302100-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2100Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
259 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow level near 3500 to 4000 feet will
  rise to around 4000 feet in the afternoon. The most significant
  snow accumulations are expected above 5000 feet.

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.0009.000000T0000Z-230330T2300Z/
Riverside County Mountains-
Including the city of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
259 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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...A snow level of 3500 to 4000 feet will rise
  to around 4000 feet in the afternoon. The most significant snow
  accumulations are expected above 5000 feet.

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.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230330T2300Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
259 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Diego County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow level around 4000 feet will rise to
  around 4500 feet in the afternoon. The most significant snow 
  accumulations are expected above 5000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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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 Mar 28, 8:50 AM PDT, 4 hours 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 8:50 AM PDT, 4 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
850 AM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Slight cooling for the coast today with warming for inland areas.
A storm system will lead to widespread scattered precipitation in
two waves this week, the first occurring overnight tonight into
Wednesday and the second occurring Wednesday night through
Thursday. Gusty winds develop this afternoon and persist into
Thursday across the mountains and deserts, peaking in intensity
Wednesday afternoon and evening. Much cooler on Wednesday and
Thursday, with highs ranging 10-20 degrees below normal. Slight
warming and drier conditions for this weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...

Update...
At 830 AM, skies are crystal clear across Southern California.
The 12z Miramar sounding showed the return of onshore flow and
increasing saturation at mid-levels ahead of the storm system that
will impact the region the next several days. Highs will cool a
few degrees across the coast and western valleys today, with
slight warming for the Inland Empire, and noticeable warming for
the mountains and deserts. Expect highs in the mid-60s to near 70
degrees for the coast and valleys, upper-40s to upper-50s for the
mountains, the mid-60s for the High Desert and near 80 degrees for
the lower deserts. Highs are still slightly below normal today,
with the greatest departure in the mountains.

Winds will be on the increase this afternoon across the mountains
and desert slopes, remaining quite gusty through the overnight
hours and on Wednesday. Rain chances will likely hold off until
after midnight tonight, reaching Orange County and San Bernardino
County overnight, spreading farther south and east into Riverside
and San Diego Counties near daybreak on Wednesday. Please read the
previous discussion for more details on timing and intensity of
the storm system.

Previous Discussion (Issued 443 AM PDT Tue Mar 28 2023)...

.SHORT TERM (Today through Thursday)...
Offshore flow has weakened. Onshore flow will return today and
strengthen tonight. High temperatures today for the deserts into
the mountains will be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than Monday with
coastal areas into the western San Diego County valleys a few
degrees cooler as weak onshore flow returns.

A cold and intense low pressure system off the Oregon coast will
move southward to a position off the central California coast on
late Wednesday, then move inland through southern California on
Thursday. The storm will not be as strong by that time.

High temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday will be much cooler.
Thursday is expected to be the coolest day with high temperatures
for the mountains 20 to 25 degrees below average. High
temperatures for the coast and valleys will be mostly in the 50s.

Onshore flow will be stronger for tonight into Thursday with
periods of stronger and gusty southwest to west winds in the
mountains and deserts. The strongest and most widespread winds are
expected for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

More widespread precipitation will spread southward across the
area for late tonight and Wednesday. More showery precipitation is
expected for Wednesday night and Thursday with a slight chance of
thunderstorms for late Wednesday night and Thursday. The snow
level will rise to 6000 to 7000 feet Wednesday morning, fall to
3500 to 4000 feet Wednesday night, then rise to 4000 to 4500 feet
on Thursday. The most significant snowfall is expected above 5000
feet.

Model clusters and ensemble guidance shows good agreement in
rainfall through Wednesday with more north and less south, and with
less at the coast and more on the coastal slopes of the
mountains. There is a little greater spread in the amounts for
Wednesday night and Thursday with the most widespread and
potentially heaviest precipitation for late Wednesday night
through Thursday morning.

&&

.LONG TERM (Friday through Monday)...
Drier with warming for Friday through the weekend, but with
weekend high temperatures remaining 5 to 10 degrees below average.
For the early and middle part of next week, more low pressure
systems from the northwest will bring cooler and windy conditions
along with chances for precipitation.

&&

.AVIATION...
281530Z...FEW-SCT clouds at/above 20,000 ft MSL and unrestricted vis
through this evening. Low clouds with bases 1000-2000 ft MSL
developing over the coastal areas after 29/06Z along with BKN-OVC
clouds in the 5000-8000 ft MSL layer late tonight into Wednesday
morning. Higher terrain becoming obscured in clouds/fog Wed morning.

&&

.MARINE...
An incoming storm system will bring rain and gusty winds Wednesday
and Thursday. West winds 15-20 kt with gusts to 25 kt possible on
Thursday along with combined seas up to 9 ft and steep waves.
Isolated thunderstorms are also possible Wednesday night and
Thursday.

&&

.BEACHES...
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night and
Thursday at the beaches with cloud-to-ground lightning possible.
Thunderstorms will most likely be isolated if they occur.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Dry weather will continue into this evening. A cold and intense
low pressure system off the Oregon coast will move southward to a
position off the central California coast on late Wednesday, then
move inland through southern California on Thursday. The storm
will not be as strong by that time.

More widespread precipitation will spread southward across the
area for late tonight and Wednesday. More showery precipitation is
expected for Wednesday night and Thursday with a slight chance of
thunderstorms for late Wednesday night and Thursday.

The snow level will rise to 6000 to 7000 feet Wednesday morning,
then fall to 3500 to 4000 feet Wednesday night, then rise to 4000
to 4500 feet on Thursday.

Through Thursday, rainfall and liquid equivalent in the mountains
above the snow level is expected to range from around one-half
inch near the coast to 1 to 2 inches in the mountains with locally
greater amounts. One-quarter inch or less is expected in the high
desert with one-tenth inch or less in the lower deserts.

Snowfall of 6 to 10 inches is possible in the mountains above 5000
feet with locally 12 to 18 inches on higher peaks above 7500 feet.
A few inches of snowfall is possible at elevations down to around
4000 to 4500 feet.

With wet soil conditions, there will likely be more instances of
urban flooding and ponding of water in poorly drained areas.

For the San Diego River at Fashion Valley, there is an 80 percent
chance of the river remaining below monitor stage where flooding
of low-water crossings would begin with a less than 10 percent
chance of the river reaching flood stage.

For the Santa Margarita River, a rise to monitor stage is
expected, but a less than 10 percent chance of reaching flood
stage.

Peak hourly rainfall rates of one-quarter to one-half inch per
hour are possible, briefly and locally to one-half to three-
quarters of an inch with isolated thunderstorms.

&&

.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 late tonight through Thursday morning
     for San Bernardino County Mountains.

     Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Thursday
     afternoon for Riverside County Mountains.

     Winter Storm Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday
     afternoon for San Diego County Mountains.

     Wind Advisory from noon to 10 PM PDT Wednesday for Apple and
     Lucerne Valleys-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

PZ...None.

&&

PUBLIC...EA/17
AVIATION/MARINE...Adams

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 3:01 AM PDTWinter Storm WatchSGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego10 hr
Mar 28, 3:04 AM PDTWind AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino, San Diego47 hr
Mar 28, 1:00 PM PDTWinter Weather AdvisorySGXSan Diego51 hr

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