Chain control has begun on SR 2 in the Wrightwood area and also on SR 243 in Idyllwild, according to a message from Terri Kasinga, Public Information Officer for tje Caltrans Maintenance – District 8.
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Chain control has begun on SR 2 in the Wrightwood area and also on SR 243 in Idyllwild, according to a message from Terri Kasinga, Public Information Officer for tje Caltrans Maintenance – District 8.
Through 1:20 p.m. today (Jan. 21), Keenwild Ranger Station has recorded .63 inches of rain. The total for the rain year (since July 1, 2011) is now 9.23 inches. That is nearly 5 inches less than the long term average of 14.19 inches through Jan. 31 of each year.
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow for the San Jacinto Mountains. It is likely to begin late tonight (Friday, Dec. 6) and mostly fall during the day on Saturday. The latest estimate is between 5 to 9 inches in Idyllwild and more at higher elevations. Snowfall should end Saturday evening and clearing begin later…
The National Weather Service issued this advisory early Wednesday morning. Urgent – Winter Weather Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 3:25 am p.s.t. Wed Dec 12 2012 …cold pacific storm to produce wintry weather in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through most of Thursday… A cold pacific system will dig south along the California…
Last week, record low rainfall since summer was reported and forecasts for a major change in these conditions are not present. On Dec. 31, Cal Fire’s South Operations Outlook for the next three months stated, “Above normal significant fire potential has been added to the South Coast for January, and this potential will remain until…
Idyllwild residents woke to heavy rain, while those at the higher elevations (Fern Valley and Pine Cove) found a dusting of snow …
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern California Mountains. Snow is expected to begin Monday and continue through Tuesday. NWS estimates a total of 4 to 9 inches over the two-day period. Below is a summary of the NWS message issued at 3 a.m., this morning, Dec. 12. …HEAVY…