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More Snow, Flood Warnings Today
LOS ANGELES
(CNS) - Unsettled weather is forecast across the Southern California today as the tail end of a cold storm passes over the region.
By the time the skies clear later today, the local mountains should be covered in snow at elevations of 3,500 feet or more.
Highs in the metro area should be upper 50s. A chance of showers, thunderstorms or hail is possible in the morning.
A National Weather Service winter storm warning for the mountains will be in effect through 4 p.m.
Flash flood watches remain in effect for burn areas, including parts of the Burbank hills and northeastern Orange County, though no flooding or mudslides were reported yesterday.
Snow and ice prompted the California Highway Patrol to close the Angeles Forest Highway between Palmdale and the Angeles Crest (2) Highway.
Though snow fell intermittently in spots along the Grapevine section of the Golden State (5) Freeway yesterday, the main north-south route in and out of Los Angeles remained open.
As of last night, rainfall totals ranged from about two-tenths of an inch in downtown Los Angeles to nearly a half-inch in Newhall, according to the NWS.
Several waterspouts were spotted along the coast, and forecasters warned more were possible today. The whirlwinds form when cold air interacts with relatively warm ocean water.
Hail was reported in Redondo Beach and in the Antelope Valley.
The local ski resorts, which have relied on snow-making most of the winter, got about 4 inches of fresh snow yesterday.
Downtown Los Angeles has received only about 5 inches of rain since July 1, well below the seasonal norm of about 9 inches for this time of year.
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