The blizzard warnings for the San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Ventura counties will be in effect from 4 a.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Saturday, when the brunt of the storm is expected to hit the region.
Forecasts show Southern California mountains could get 6 inches to 5 feet of snow by Saturday, but some of the highest peaks could get up to 8 feet.
A blizzard warning is also in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday for the Tehachapi, Grapevine and Frazier mountain communities, according to the National Weather Service. That alert warns of up to 37 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 65 mph. “This could be really substantial,” said Daniel Swain, a UCLA climate scientist. “In fact, it could be a historically significant snowfall for parts of the Southern California mountains.”
Despite the temptation to take advantage of the fresh powder in the mountains, Swain warned that it is best to stay home. “This is not a weekend you’re going to be able to go up and ski — no one is going to be able to get in or out, potentially for days,” he said. “And so if you live up there, be prepared for a phenomenal amount of snow.”
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