CA:LATE SEASON STORM SYSTEM TO IMPACT EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

Accuweather ^ | Sunday April 11, 2010 | NWS

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

...LATE SEASON STORM SYSTEM TO IMPACT EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

A STORM SYSTEM WHICH ORIGINATED IN THE GULF OF ALASKA WILL MOVE THROUGH EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY. THIS WILL BRING A PERIOD OF RAIN TO THE REGION AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS IN SOME AREAS. SNOW AND FOG WILL BE EXPECTED IN THE HIGHER MOUNTAINS. UNSEASONABLY COOL WEATHER WILL OCCUR IN ALL AREAS.

RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL RANGE FROM ONE-HALF TO ONE INCH WEST OF THE MOUNTAINS WITH ONE TO TWO INCHES ON THE SOUTH AND WEST FACING MOUNTAIN SLOPES. LOCAL AMOUNTS COULD EXCEED TWO INCHES ON THE SOUTH SLOPES OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS.

[Quix]

hmmmmm

Surf’s up in Palm Springs?

Julien?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Surf’s up in Palm Springs?

Oh heck. Why not! ;)

[Quix]

LOL.

Is there still a tram up San Gorgonio?

[Brad’s Gramma]

I haven’t a clue. They don’t let me out much. :)

[reformed_dem]

It’s been cold and gloomy in the OC all day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry.....we will try to be a tad more gentle next time. I have family in Arrroyo Grande (midcoast), Santa Barbara area, Rancho Cucamonga and several surrounding cities, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino.

Stay safe everyone.....hope those that need the water are able to capture it.

[Quix]

Tell them they should let you out more often and follow you—y’all could have great adventures together! LOL.

[pollywog]

Raining pretty heavy here in Eagle Rock right now at 9:43pm.
cold too!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Just checked outside at 10:10...smells like moisture in the air with a wind from the SW but no rain as yet....

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Almost 11:00 and still no rain....

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

We are going back to WINTER......YUK!

Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range

Forecasts for California — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 6:03 PM PDT on April 11, 2010 ... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM PDT Monday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM PDT Monday. * Timing: winds will increase to damaging thresholds ahead of cold Pacific storm system this evening. Periods of rain and snow will develop tonight as the systems cold front moves over the region. The heaviest period of rain and snow will occur between 11 PM tonight through daybreak Monday. Widespread rain and snow should taper off to showers on Monday... with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Brief periods of heavy snow squalls may accompany any thunderstorms on Monday. * Snow accumulations: snowfall accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected with this storm mainly between 5000 and 7000 feet. Local snowfall amounts between 12 and 20 inches are possible above 7000 feet. * Winds: south to southwest winds will increase to 25 to 40 mph with possible gusts to around 60 mph ahead of a cold front this evening. Winds will shift to the west to northwest behind the front and gradually diminish to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph by Monday morning. * Snow levels: the snow level will be around 7000 feet this evening... then drop to around 5000 feet late tonight when the systems cold front arrives. The snow level will continue to descend to around 4500 feet on Monday morning when the coldest air aloft with the storm system pushes over the area. * Impacts: very strong winds developing ahead of the storm systems cold front have the potential to create downed power lines and tree branches. Dangerous and erratic cross winds will impact travel across mountain roads creating dangerous driving conditions... especially through the Interstate 5 corridor and along the Angeles crest Highway. As heavy snowfall develops tonight... strong winds will combine with snow and blowing snow to create areas of near zero visibility. Traveling across area roadways tonight and Monday is not advised. Travel will treacherous and potentially hazardous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Very strong winds with the storm system will make it very dangerous to walk outside. If you must go outside... be alert to downed power lines... possible falling tree limbs and branches... and other debris that may become projectiles due to strong winds. Significant amounts of snow are forecast with this wintry storm making travel through the mountains treacherous and dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

	Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 4:06 PM PDT on April 11, 2010

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

See above...a Cold spell is coming down here....that is awful!

[Niteflyr]

Just started raining here in the Inland Empire...11:05 ..I guess here we go...

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

AND:

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Flash Flood Watch

Statement as of 4:06 PM PDT on April 11, 2010 ... Flash Flood Watch for the station and Morris burn areas in effect from midnight PDT tonight through 6 am PDT Monday... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for the station and Morris burn areas in Los Angeles County. * From midnight PDT tonight through 6 am PDT Monday * rainfall rates with a cold front moving south over the area will approach or exceed 0.50 inch per hour. These rainfall rates will peak at thresholds established by the USGS for flash flooding and debris flows. * Flash flooding and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the station and Morris burn areas. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Residents in or below the recently burned areas are urged to take the steps necessary to protect their property. Persons in the watch area should remain alert and follow the directions of emergency preparedness officials.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

The big earthquake in Mexacali last week wasn’t enough to break off any chunks...

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I’m inside but I think nothing here as yet.

[Niteflyr]

I have a skylight over my family room so you can’t miss the sound of rain...:o)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dopler Weather Report!!! YOWZA'S!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

What a voice...I am going to shut down here...will be checking my bills tomorrow....should be able to do something.

[Yaelle]

Stormwatch!!! OH NO!!!! It’s going to RAIIIIIN in SoCal!!!!