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At 10:57 a.m., February 23, 2023, the National Weather Service issued an extremely rare Blizzard Warning for the San Bernardino Mountain Communities. It may even be the first in the history of the service. The Blizzard Warning will be in effect from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday.
This weather event will likely cause serious difficulty travelling in the mountain area and it is advised to avoid travel during this event.
White out conditions are possible and low visibility probable during this event.
Read the Official Warning:
Blizzard Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA
10:57 AM PST Thu Feb 23 2023
San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood.
- WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY
- BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY
WHAT…
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below 4000 feet and 8 to 16 inches above 5000 feet. Sustained winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations above 5000 feet of 3 to 5 feet. Between 4000 and 5000 feet, 1 to 3 feet is expected. Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Visibility in fog and heavy snow of less than one-quarter mile expected.
WHERE…
San Bernardino County Mountains.
WHEN…
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Friday then a Blizzard Warning from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS…
Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. Visibility will be near zero.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
For road condition information in California…enter 800-427-7623 if inside California
or 916-455-7623 if outside California.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA
10:57 AM PST Thu Feb 23 2023
San Bernardino County Mountains- Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood
- WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY…
- BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY…
WHAT…
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below 4000 feet and 8 to 16 inches above 5000 feet. Sustained winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations above 5000 feet of 3 to 5 feet. Between 4000 and 5000 feet, 1 to 3 feet is expected. Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Visibility in fog and heavy snow of less than one-quarter mile expected.
WHERE…
San Bernardino County Mountains.
WHEN…
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Friday then a Blizzard Warning from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS…
Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. Visibility will be near zero.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
For road condition information in California…enter 800-427-7623 if inside California
or 916-455-7623 if outside California.
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