Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wednesday Morning Weather

short term forecast

national weather service

san diego ca 303 pm pst wed jan 20 2010

riverside county mountains- 303 pm pst wed jan 20 2010

.now... rain...with snow above 4500 feet...

will become heavy with the approach of a

cold front this afternoon. southwest winds will also

gradually increase this afternoon with gusts to

55 mph possible...especially along the ridges and

over the desert slopes. dense fog and blowing

snow will reduce visibility to near zero at times.

winter storm warning

urgent - winter weather message

national weather service

san diego ca 430 pm pst wed jan 20 2010

riverside county mountains- 430 pm pst wed jan 20 2010

...winter storm warning

remains in effect until midnight pst thursday night

above 5500 feet... a winter storm warning remains in

effect until midnight pst thursday night above 5500 feet.

timing: this evening with additional periods of

heavy snowfall through thursday evening.

total snow accumulations: 1 to 3 feet

winds: southwest 20 to 30 mph at times

with gusts to 45 mph.

snow levels: mostly around 5000 feet through

midday thursday... then lowering to 4000 feet thursday night.

impacts: heavy snowfall and near zero visibility

in fog and blowing and drifting snow will cause hazardous

driving conditions.

precautionary/preparedness actions... a winter storm

warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected or occurring. Significant

amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel

dangerous. only travel in an emergency. if you must

travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water

in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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