Winter storm Feb 22 2023

[Wrightwood]

NWS http://tinyurl.com/bvltyku

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

Saturday
Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

[Wrightwood]

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[Wrightwood]

Hit the play button to see a current radar forecast

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Check out tonight's radar forecast

[delta]

Check out tonight's radar forecast

It's like a broken record! Hour after hour of Wrightwood being slammed.

[KathySC]

I have to say I remember how exciting it was to watch the storm come in and get up in the morning to a ton of fresh snow. I wish we could be there. Enjoy

[Wrightwood]

Belen De Leon
@BelenNBCLA
1h
Snow update: Almost 7ft of snow at Mountain High! Obviously, travel is not recommended in the mountains in the short term. Roads are treacherous and visibility is very low. @nbcla

[Wrightwood]

Wrightwood Crews Stay Busy with Backcountry Rescues

Significant snow in the Wrightwood area has complicated travel near our mountain communities. Yesterday your #SBCoFD firefighters from Station 14 rescued multiple parties trapped in their vehicles on treacherous or impassible roads. Additional personnel staffed a Snow Cat at fire station 14 making sure they are ready for the increase in calls in and around Wrightwood. The new Snow Cat was vital for our crews to safely access incidents & allowed for safe evacuation in both incidents.

Jackson Lake area - Los Angeles County Sheriff Search & Rescue requested Snow Cat (SC) 14 to assist with a search/rescue operation near Jackson Lake. SC14 responded to help locate & evacuate three adults and a dog after their vehicle became stuck in a ditch. Firefighters traveled multiple miles to the victims and had to cut multiple trees with chainsaws along the route to make it to their destination. Once arriving firefighter-paramedics warmed and assessed the victims, thankfully all parties were cold but uninjured. The crew then brought the victims and LA County Search and Rescue staff back to the incident command post.

Gobblers Knob (near Lytle Creek) - Crews were requested to help locate and evacuate two adults who became stuck on a remote road North of Lytle Creek, Southeast of Wrightwood. The snow was so thick crews had to plow multiple miles into make access to the stranded victims. Thankfully both parties were non injured & were safely rescued.

The new Snow Cat 14 has been vital for multiple rescues this Winter. The 2021 PistenBully is fitted with a plow, diesel engine and seats 8-10 people.

For more information about driving in snowy conditions see CHPs website for useful tips.

https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/winter-driving-tips (https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/winter-driving-tips)

Incident- Reacues
Date - 2/24/23
Contact - Mike McClintock, Battalion Chief/PIO, mmcclintock@sbcfire.org

[Wrightwood]

NWS http://tinyurl.com/bvltyku

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight
A chance of snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

[Wrightwood]

NWS http://tinyurl.com/bvltyku

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of fog. High near 34. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight
Snow likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday
A chance of snow. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night
Snow. Areas of fog. Low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Wednesday
Snow. Areas of fog. High near 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night
Areas of fog before 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 21.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

[Wrightwood]

ABBC News Snowed-in Wrightwood residents lean on neighbors as storm limits access to key roads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRd-ndLI5As

[Wrightwood]

Wrightwood sees 7 feet of fresh snow, but no access

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEQPpHACbYQ

[Elk]

Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
415 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023

CAZ055-282300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230302T0000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
415 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 12 inches
  below 5500 feet and 24 to 36 inches above 6500 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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 snowfall will be heaviest and winds
  strongest from late this evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
___________________________

Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
330 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023

CAZ054-282100-
/O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0003.230228T2100Z-230302T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230228T2100Z/
Los Angeles County Mountains-
Including the cities of Acton and Mount Wilson
330 AM PST Tue Feb 28 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate snow, becoming heavy at times this afternoon
  through Wednesday. Snow total of 10 to 20 inches with local
  amounts to 30 inches, highest in the eastern San Gabriel
  mountains. Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
  between 50 mph and 60 mph through late tonight shifting to the
  west to northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon
  to 10 PM PST Wednesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until
  1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to
  reduced visibility due to snow and blowing snow. Mountain
  roads, including higher portions of Interstate 5 will likely
  be impacted at times. Snow drifts, especially above 5000 feet,
  may be another substantial travel hazard. The weight of recent
  snow combined with strong winds may down trees and powerlines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially between 3000 to
  4500 feet may drop as low as 1500 to 2500 feet Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling
1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3.

&&

$$

[Wrightwood]

NWS http://tinyurl.com/bvltyku

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.