... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from noon today to
3 am PST Tuesday...
* timing... this afternoon through tonight.
* Snow level... 5000 to 5500 feet today... lowering rapidly to
3000 to 3500 feet later tonight.
* Snow accumulation... 2 to 4 inches above 4000 feet... with minor
accumulations down to 3000 feet.
* Winds... west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph this afternoon... becoming
northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight... strongest
through Interstate 5 corridor.
* Impacts... residents and travelers to the mountains should be
prepared for hazardous winter weather conditions and possible
Road closures. Interstate 5 near the Grapevine and Highway 33 in
the Ventura County mountains could be impacted by snow and gusty
winds tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving. Carry chains... and take extra food... water... and
clothing.
Kaplan/gomberg
Saugus, CA
Current Conditions
51 °F
Overcast
Updated — 1:53 AM PST on February 13, 2012
Local Radar
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Newhall
73 °F - N/A -
San Fernando
55 °F - Mostly Cloudy -
Van Nuys
50 °F - Overcast
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Burbank
51 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range (91350)
Monday
 Chance of Rain
H 54° / L 36°
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Tuesday
 Partly Cloudy
H 56° / L 40°
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Wednesday
Chance of Rain
H 54° / L 40°
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Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 61° / L 40°
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Friday
 Clear
H 63° / L 43°
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Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 to 5500 feet. Highs from the upper 40s to mid 50s at low elevations to the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Monday NightMostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers...except rain and snow showers likely across north facing slopes. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Snow level 3000 to 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Areas of northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph...strongest through i5 corridor.
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers on north facing slopes. Snow level 4000 to 5000 feet. Highs from the upper 40s to mid 50s at low elevations to the upper 20s and 30s at higher elevations. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Lows from the mid 30s to lower 40s at low elevations to the upper 20s to mid 30s in high valleys and peaks. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs from the upper 40s to mid 50s at low elevations to the 30s to lower 40s at higher elevations.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Windy. Lows from the mid 30s to lower 40s at low elevations to the upper 20s to mid 30s in high valleys and peaks.
Mostly clear. Windy at times. Highs from the mid 50s to mid 60s at low elevations to the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations. Lows from the mid 30s to mid 40s at low elevations to the mid 20s to mid 30s in high valleys and peaks.
Mostly clear. Windy at times. Highs from the mid 50s to mid 60s at low elevations to the mid 30s to mid 40s at higher elevations. Lows from the mid 30s to mid 40s at low elevations to the mid 20s to mid 30s in high valleys and peaks.
Statement as of 1:21 am PST on February 13, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
