*** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY FOR ABOVE 5,000 FEET *** A POWERFUL, LATE SEASON WINTER STORM WILL ARRIVE ON SATURDAY WITH RAIN AND SNOW, POSSIBLY HEAVY AT TIMES... THE SNOW LEVEL WILL FALL TO AROUND 5,000 FEET WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF AROUND A FOOT OR MORE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY - TRAVELERS SHOULD BE PREPARED AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS *** A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS ***                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Benseather.com Forecast
BREEZY
INCREASING CLOUDS
RAIN/SNOW
(HEAVY AT TIMES)
SNOW SHOWERS
SCT'D SNOW SHWRS
SUNNY
SUNNY
52° 29°
46° 30's
37° 20's
36° 20's
41° 20's
51° 20's
56° 30's
5-10" POSSIBLE
2-5" POSSIBLE
1-2" POSSIBLE
Bensweather.com Forecast Updated: Thursday, Mar 28 @ 01:52pm
Enjoying mostly sunny skies out there this afternoon with temperatures in the 50's. Southwest winds increasing 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph during the afternoon. A new Pacific storm will approach the area tomorrow with clouds and winds on the increase, especially late. We should remain dry with cooler temperatures as highs drop into the 40's, southwest winds gusting to around 35 mph late. Low pressure off the California coast will draw an atmospheric river with deep moisture into Southern California Saturday morning. Rain and snow will develop and could become heavy at times throughout the day with gusty southwest winds to 40 mph. The snow level will start off around 6,500 feet so we could see a little rain-snow mix ahead of the main cold front arriving later in the day. As the front pushes through, the snow level will lower to around 5,500 feet, then drop to near 5,000 feet on Sunday as the cold core center of the lower moves in, a few thunderstorms are also possible. Several inches of rain can be expected on the lower coastal slopes with snowfall accumulations of around 1-2 feet are possible above 6,000 feet. Residual moisture and instability may generate additional showers Monday, ending Monday night as our storm exits the region. This has the potential to be a major winter storm, somewhat uncommon for this late in the season. Travelers should pay close attention to the forecast and not be caught off guard or unprepared if venturing into the mountains through the big holiday weekend! Fair and warmer spring weather will return by the middle of next week. The forecast will continue to be refined as we get closer to the weekend so check back often for regular updates! When traveling to the mountains during the winter months, be prepared for hazardous winter weather driving conditions, always plan ahead, and carry tire chains.


































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Big Bear City, California (elev. 6,800ft.)
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Currently
Clear skies
Temperature: 51.4ºF

Winds: SW @ 3 mph
Wind Chill: 51ºF Humidity: 36%
Barometer: 29.969 & Steady
Dewpoint: 25.3ºF Wetbulb: 41.7ºF
Current UV Index: 4.4 Solar: 905
Rainfall Past Hour: 0.00"

Snow Storm Total: None

Today
High: 52.2ºF @ 1:53 PM Low: 37.6ºF @ 12:07 AM
Max Wind Gust: 13.0 mph @ 6:58 AM
Rain: 0.00" Snow: 0.00" Since Midnight
Sunrise: 6:38 am Sunset: 7:04 pm

Current Air Quality: Good
Real-Time
Fire Danger : Low-Moderate

Yesterday
High: 55.4ºF @ 2:11 PM Low: 27.6ºF @ 6:39 AM
Max Wind Gust: 12.0 mph WSW @ 4:45 PM
Rain:0.00 "
Snow: 0"

Month
High: 56.5ºF 3/20 Low: 18.2ºF
3/9
Max Wind Gust: 28.8 mph
Rain: 1.26" Snow: 23"


Season
High: 57.9 °F on 1/16/2024 Low: 3.2 °F on 2/11/2024
Max Wind Gust: 33.0 mph on 1/11/2024
Rain: 6.61" Snow: 64" (Seasonal Average: 58")

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