Ranchita, CA

... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
8 am PST Tuesday above 5000 feet...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory above 5000 feet for snow... which is in effect
from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 am PST Tuesday.

* Elevation: above 5000 feet.

* Snow levels: snow levels will fall from around 5500 feet this
morning to 4000 to 4500 feet for tonight through Tuesday morning
except locally lower in heavier showers.

* Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet with lesser
accumulations down to 4000 feet.

* Locations include: Cuyamaca... Mount Laguna... Ranchita

* winds: southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* Visibility: visibilities falling to near zero at times in
blowing snow and fog.

* Impacts: residents and travelers to the mountains should be
prepared for hazardous winter weather and possible Road
closures. Carry chains... and take extra food... water... and
clothing.

* Outlook: another cold low pressure system from the north may
bring more snow Wednesday afternoon and night.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and strong
winds will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery
roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until noon PST today...
... High Wind Warning remains in effect from noon today to 3 am
PST Tuesday...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect from noon today to 3 am PST
Tuesday. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until noon PST today.

* Winds through this morning: areas of west winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts to 45 mph.

* Winds for this afternoon through late tonight: areas of west
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* Location: strongest winds near ridge tops... along Desert Mountain
slopes... and adjacent desert areas.

* Visibility: in the deserts... areas of blowing dust and sand
could locally reduce visibility to near zero at times.

* Impacts: winds will make driving difficult... especially for motorists
with high profile vehicles. Watch for broken tree limbs and
downed power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

... A pair of cold storms will impact Southern California through
Wednesday night...

The first of a pair of cold low pressure systems from the north will
move through southwest California this afternoon through early
Tuesday. It is expected to bring numerous showers along and west of
the mountains this afternoon and evening with snow levels lowering
to 4000 to 4500 feet. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms
with small hail late this afternoon through tonight. There will also
be strong gusty west winds in the mountains and deserts through late
tonight with strongest winds this evening. There will also be gusty
west winds near the coast this evening. Showers may linger over
southern areas into Tuesday.

A second cold low pressure system from the north is expected for
Wednesday and Wednesday night. It is expected to be similar to the
storm for today... except slight colder... stronger... and faster.


Martin

801 PM PST sun Feb 12 2012

... A series of cold winter storms to impact Southern California this
week...

Several winter storms are poised to impact Southern California this
week with periods of rain and mountain snow... gusty winds and cold
weather.

The first storm will bring light precipitation as early as Monday
morning as it approaches from the north. Rain and mountain snow will
become more widespread during the afternoon and evening with the
cold front. Rainfall is expected to be light to occasionally
moderate with a tenth to a quarter inch west of the mountains.
Upwards of a half inch is expected over the mountains where snow
will fall above 5000 feet. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect
for the San Bernardino Mountains for 4 to 9 inches of snow. High
wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect for the mountains
and deserts Monday... and a Gale Warning will be in effect over the
coastal waters.

This first storm will move east on Tuesday and the precip will taper
off during the day. A second storm will approach the area Wednesday
afternoon. Moisture will be limited with this second system... and
precipitation amounts are still being determined. However... it will
bring another surge of cold air and gusty northerly winds into the
region Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

A break in the weather follows with dry weather and offshore flow
Thursday afternoon and Friday... but the long range models show the
potential for a third winter storm next Sunday or Monday.


Moede