Incoming snow prompts Winter Storm Warning for San Diego-area mountains

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for mountain communities in San Diego County on Wednesday after the newest winter storm dumped inches of snow within the space.

The warning will stay in impact till midday on Thursday, as a second low-pressure system shifting into the area ultimately of the week will convey widespread snowfall to the realm.

Throughout this time, heavy moist snow is predicted to fall in areas above 4,000 toes in elevation, in line with the Nationwide Climate Service. This implies communities like Julian, who awoke to blankets of snow on Wednesday, will see much more within the coming days.

Forecasters say accumulations might attain upwards of six to 10 inches via Thursday, with 10 to 14 inches attainable on the mountain’s highest peaks. In the meantime, winds with particular person gusts of as much as 60 miles per hour may even be attainable Wednesday evening and early Thursday.

Underneath the warning, NWS advises drivers to both keep away from the street or train excessive warning, as journey may very well be “tough to unattainable.” Robust winds might additionally trigger tree harm.

If residents within the impacted areas need to journey, forecasters encourage holding an additional flashlight, meals and water in a single’s automobile in case of emergency.

On account of icy situations, a number of colleges in San Diego County’s mountain areas introduced closures on Wednesday, together with Julian Union Elementary and Excessive Faculty.

Exterior the mountain areas, climate worn San Diegans will seemingly see further scattered showers via the top of the week, in line with NWS.

FOX 5/KUSI is monitoring the storm. Verify again for updates.