By Staff Reports
(Victor Valley)– A pair of Pacific systems will bring two rounds of wintry weather to the region, the first this afternoon into Thursday, a break, and then another round on Friday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Eastern Sierra Slopes 4 PM today through 4 AM Saturday, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the White Mountains during the same period. Another system with similar impacts will take aim at the area SUN‐MON.
Weather impacts
Northern Inyo County
High Confidence:
- Hazardous travel conditions due to slick, snow covered roads
- Low visibility due to snow and blowing snow
- Rod closures or chain restrictions due to snowfall
San Bernardino County & Southern Inyo County
- Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roadways
- Minor roadway ponding, with flowing water in sensitive drainages and low water crossings
- Hazardous crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles
- Loose or unsecured objects may be blown away
Forecast details
Northern Inyo County
Timing
- Storm 1 beginning this afternoon, peaking tonight, then tapering off THU.
- A break in activity THU PM
- Snow increasing again FRI AM and tapering off FRI PM
Precipitation on Type & Amounts
- Snow levels 8000′ WED ↓ 5000′ THU AM‐FRI
- Snow Accumulations WED‐ THU: Trace ‐ 4″ above 5000′, 3‐7″ above 6000′, 6‐12″ above 8000′, 12‐24″ above 9000′
- Snow Accumulations FRI: Similar storm totals as WED‐THU
Winds
- Southwest 20‐30 MPH Gusting 50 MPH with each storm
San Bernardino County & Southern Inyo County
Timing
- Storm 1 beginning tonight, then tapering off tomorrow.
- A break in activity THU PM
- Precip increasing again FRI AM and tapering off FRI PM
Precipitation Type & Amounts
- Snow levels 8000′ WED ↓ 5000′ THU AM‐FRI
- Rainfall around 0.2‐5″, locally higher with thunderstorms
Winds
- W 20‐30 MPH gusts to 40 MPH with each storm
- Stronger winds expected Saturday morning western San Bernardino County