The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory above 3000 feet for snow and strong winds… Which is in effect from 7 am this morning to 11 PM PST this evening for the Kern County mountains.
* Snow accumulations:1 to 3 inches at pass level and 4 to 6 inches above 5000 feet
* elevation: above 3000 feet.
* Timing: snow will start this morning and become heavier this afternoon and evening before ending later this evening.
* Locations include: Tehachapi… Pine Mountain… Lebec
* winds:south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph are possible at the base of the Interstate 5 corridor near the Grapevine.
* Impacts: high impact along the Interstate 5 and Highway 58 corridors. Travelers are encouraged to check Road conditions as this situation develops through the afternoon and early evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow… sleet… or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities… and use caution while driving.
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Today A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
New Year’s Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph.