Rare Blizzard Warnings Issued , in Southern California.
On February 24, a large storm
threatens rain, snow and
a blizzard in California. .
CNN reports that the news comes as another
multiday winter storm weakens after dumping
heavy snow and ice over a large swath of the country.
That initial storm left thousands of
people in the Midwest without power.
For the first time ever, the National Weather Service in San Diego
announced a blizzard warning for the San Bernardino County
mountains, with three to five feet of snow forecast.
This storm system will be unusually
cold, and snow levels will be very low. , National Weather Service, via CNN.
In fact, areas very close to
the Pacific Coast and also into
the interior valleys that are not
accustomed to seeing snow, may
see some accumulating snowfall, National Weather Service of San Diego, via CNN.
The approaching storm has placed over 20 million
Californians under flood watches and another 30 million
people in Southern California under high wind alerts.
CNN reports that the highest wind
gusts in the affected areas could
reach up to 75 miles per hour.
For Friday morning through
Saturday afternoon, plan to
hunker down and avoid travel. , National Weather Service of San Diego, via CNN.
The worst impacts from flooding and blizzard conditions occur Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, when any non-essential or non-emergency travel should be postponed!, National Weather Service of San Diego, via CNN