A major storm system bringing cold temperatures, mountain snow, and the potential for thunderstorms will impact Southern California this weekend. This is the first significant rainfall for the region in nearly eight months. The storm prompted various weather advisories, including flood watches in fire-prone areas and winter weather advisories for the mountains. The system’s potential to cause mudslides and debris flows in recent burn scars is a cause for concern. While damaging debris flows are not the most likely outcome, officials urge preparedness for the worst-case scenario.
A system delivering cold temperatures, mountain snow and the possibility of thunderstorms will become widespread Sunday following its Saturday introduction with scattered showers.
FLOOD WATCH is in effect for 4pm Sun to 4pm Mon. Here are the key details. While damaging debris flows are not the most likely outcome, there is still a lot of uncertainty with this storm. The threat is high enough to prepare for the worst-case scenario. The Grapevine may see a dusting of snow but if so, that will most likely occur overnight into Monday. Areas such as Gorman, Lancaster and Victorville may also get a blanket of snow, as well.
WINTER STORM FLOOD WATCH THUNDERSTORMS MUDSLIDES SNOW
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