*** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY FOR ABOVE 5,000 FEET *** A POWERFUL, LATE SEASON WINTER STORM WILL ARRIVE ON SATURDAY WITH RAIN AND SNOW, POSSIBLY HEAVY AT TIMES... THE SNOW LEVEL WILL FALL TO AROUND 5,000 FEET WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF AROUND A FOOT OR MORE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY - TRAVELERS SHOULD BE PREPARED AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS *** A FLOOD WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS ***                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Benseather.com Forecast
INCREASING CLOUDS
& WINDY
RAIN & SNOW
(HEAVY AT TIMES)
SNOW SHOWERS
SCT'D SHOWERS
SUNNY
WARMER
FAIR
47° 30°
36° 30's
37° 20's
41° 20's
51° 20's
56° 30's
55° 30's
5-10" POSSIBLE
2-4" POSSIBLE
1-2" POSSIBLE
Bensweather.com Forecast Updated: Thursday, Mar 28 @ 11:51pm
A powerful winter storm will approach the area on Friday with clouds and winds on the increase, especially during the afternoon. Cooler and windy with highs in the 40's, southwest winds 15-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph possible. Low pressure off the California coast will draw an atmospheric river into Southern California Saturday morning with rain and snow showers developing. The rain and snow could be heavy at times throughout the day with isolated thunderstorms. The snow level may start off around 6,500 feet with possibly a little rain-snow mix before the cold front arrives. Daytime temperatures will only reach the mid 30's on Saturday along with gusty west winds, making for treacherous travel. As the front pushes through the area, the snow level will lower to 5,500 feet by Saturday night, then down around 5,000 feet on Sunday as the cold core center of the low arrives. Overall, expect 1-2 inches across our coastal and valley areas with several inches on the lower coastal slopes. Several inches of snow are also likely above 5,000 feet with around a foot or more expected above 6,000 feet. As we get into the colder, more unstable environment on Sunday scattered snow showers and thunderstorms will continue, tapering off on Monday. This has the potential to be a major winter storm and travelers should be extra prepared if headed to the mountains for the Easter holiday weekend. Fair and warmer spring weather will return by the middle of next week. The forecast will continue to be refined as we get closer to the weekend so check back often for regular updates! When traveling to the mountains during the winter months, be prepared for hazardous winter weather driving conditions, always plan ahead, and carry tire chains.


































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Currently
Clear skies
Temperature: 38.1ºF

Winds: WSW @ 0 mph
Wind Chill: 37ºF Humidity: 24%
Barometer: 29.838 & Steady
Dewpoint: 4.4ºF Wetbulb: 29.2ºF
Current UV Index: 0.0 Solar: 0
Rainfall Past Hour: 0.00"

Snow Storm Total: None

Today
High: 38.5ºF @ 2:46 AM Low: 37.2ºF @ 12:00 AM
Max Wind Gust: 14.0 mph @ 2:43 AM
Rain: 0.00" Snow: 0.00" Since Midnight
Sunrise: 6:37 am Sunset: 7:05 pm

Current Air Quality: Good
Real-Time
Fire Danger : Low-Moderate

Yesterday
High: 52.6ºF @ 2:57 PM Low: 36.8ºF @ 11:28 PM
Max Wind Gust: 14.0 mph WSW @ 4:26 PM
Rain:0.00 "
Snow: 0"

Month
High: 56.5ºF 3/20 Low: 18.2ºF
3/9
Max Wind Gust: 28.8 mph
Rain: 1.26" Snow: 23"


Season
High: 57.9 °F on 1/16/2024 Low: 3.2 °F on 2/11/2024
Max Wind Gust: 33.0 mph on 1/11/2024
Rain: 6.61" Snow: 64" (Seasonal Average: 58")

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