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Benseather.com Forecast
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Bensweather.com Forecast Updated: Friday, Jan 24 @ 09:51pm
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| Still tracking a major winter storm that will impact our area later Saturday with snow, possibly heavy at times by Sunday into Monday with snowfall rates as high as 2-3 inches per hour possible. This closed low-pressure system is currently developing off the west coast and will dive south towards our area on Saturday with clouds and winds on the increase throughout the day. Highs will top out in the 40's with southwest winds 10-20 mph, gusting to around 35 mph by afternoon. Snow showers could develop later in the day, becoming likely Saturday night through Sunday. The snow could be heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms/thundersnow possible. Because we're dealing with a low-pressure system and not a more traditional cold front, the moisture will come in waves with occasional heavy downbursts of snow and periodic breaks in the action. The snow level will start out near 5,000 feet but is expected to fall to 3,000 feet Sunday night into Monday with snow showers continuing. This closed low-pressure system will slowly move inland across Southern California before exiting the area on Tuesday. We will also have to watch for potential wrap-around moisture, which may help solidify these higher forecast totals. With such a cold system we are looking at a higher water-snow ratio, allowing the drier snow to pile up with accumulations of 1-2 feet now expected, even higher amounts are possible in a few areas, especially above 7,000 feet. Travelers should be prepared for treacherous travel in blizzard-like conditions at times over the next several days. This winter storm will exit the region later Tuesday with cool & breezy conditions expected through the end of the week. Another storm is possible towards next weekend, details on that to come! If you have travel plans into the mountains this weekend, be prepared for extremely hazardous, winter weather driving, and always carry chains!
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2-4" POSSIBLE 
