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Wintry Weather Once Again Targets The Golden State

April 7, 2020
UPDATED By WeatherBug's Erik Gates and Alyssa Robinette
After several days of snow, the wintry onslaught will continue for parts of the Golden State through the middle of the week. 

The newest wave of Pacific moisture will continue to slam the higher elevations of California through late this evening. When all is said and done, anywhere between 6 to 12 inches will be the norm across the Sierra Nevada. However, locations at the highest elevations could see much higher totals between 2 to 4 feet. Winds will also be strong for areas receiving heavy snow, with gusts of 50 to 75 mph occurring at the peaks of the Sierra Nevada producing blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm Warnings stretch across the southern half of the Sierra Nevada through this evening.  Travelers heading across the Sierra Nevada region should be prepared for closed roads and chain requirements.

The heaviest snowfall will be throughout today, but the snow will not completely come to an end. Weaker systems will continue to push ashore until the middle of the week. This will mean more and more snow for the Sierra Nevada as well as the southern California mountain ranges. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across the mountains of San Bernardino, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
 
Snow isn’t the only threat. Rain will also be causes for concern throughout southern California over the next several days. Total rainfall amounts will likely range from 1 to 3 inches for both coastal and valley locations, with some locally higher amounts up to 4 inches. This rain will bring about flood concerns, always remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” if you approach a flooded roadway.

Flash Flood Watches are in effect for most of southern California, including San Diego, Anaheim, Palm Springs and Barstow.
 
Although the rain and mountain snow will be an annoyance, it will be beneficial for California. Autumn and winter were dry for most of the state with the Sierras reporting 54 percent of normal snowpack.