Idyllwild residents woke to heavy rain, while those at the higher elevations (Fern Valley and Pine Cove) found a dusting of snow on their homes and cars this morning. Rains continue, turning to hail and snow in some areas. As of noon, Idyllwild has had rain and hail. Precipitation is expected to continue through the afternoon. There's a chance of snow starting Thursday night and continuing into the day Saturday.
The National Weather Service's forecast for the coming days is as follows:
This Afternoon: Showers. High near 47. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday: Snow showers. High near 45. West wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
