Los Angeles, 27 February (GNP): This past weekend, a winter storm dropped a record amount of rain and snow on Southern California, including more than 6.5 feet of snow in Mountain High and more than 5 inches of rain in Chino Canyon.
As reported by the National Weather Service in San Diego, the significant snowfall totals included 5 feet to Snow Valley, 50 to 55 inches to Wrightwood Acorn Canyon, 45 inches to Green Valley Lake, 57 inches to Bear Mountain Snow Summit, 36 inches to Lake Arrowhead and 38 inches to Mount Baldy.
A stronger storm brings in heavy snow by Monday afternoon through Tuesday, & snow showers lingering into Wednesday morning before clearing. Strong ridgetop winds through Tuesday. Cold powdery snow blowing around on the mountains. 2-5+ feet of additional snowfall Monday-Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/VGNZnORGSF
— Tahoe Weather (@TahoeWeather) February 26, 2023
As per the service’s 5-day rainfall statistics, heavy rain also drew several inches of rain to the city, inclusive of Holy Jim Canyon, Henshaw Dam, and Lower Silverado Canyon receiving more than 4 inches, John Wayne Airport, Temecula and Escondido receiving more than 2 inches, Mount Woodson, Carlsbad Airport and Costa Mesa receiving more than 3 inches.
In several locations, the storm made traveling hazardous. State Highway 33 in the Los Padres National Forest was shut down as a result of rock falls and erosion brought on by this storm, as shown in footage from the California Department of Transportation.
*State Route 33 in Los Padres National Forest*
SR-33 remains closed from north of Matilija Hot Springs Rd. to Lockwood Valley Rd. north of Ojai. Rock slides & erosion from this storm are adding to extensive damage from January storms. Video below shows a rock slide from Feb. 25: pic.twitter.com/c4eey1CyPL— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) February 26, 2023
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On Sunday, a severe destructive wind event is anticipated to occur throughout the central US as a result of the same storm system, which is heading east. Almost 20 million people, including those in Tulsa, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, and Kansas City are at risk of severe storms on Sunday from western Texas to Illinois.
Here's some shots from our traffic cameras showing current conditions in the Sierra. Mountain travel is expected to become increasingly difficult as winds pick up and visibility diminishes. Follow @NWSSacramento @NWSReno for winter and blizzard warning information. pic.twitter.com/gq3O8Pl3BW
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) February 26, 2023