Widespread rain and winds hit Southern California, with mountain snow on the way – National Weather Service
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In the foothills above San Bernardino County is a rare phenomenon: winter storms.
On Thursday morning, the National Weather Service recorded some of the highest snowfall ever recorded in the San Bernardino Mountains, with the first storm on the ground in more than a century.
Temperatures in Southern California dropped into the 30s on Friday, and by Saturday, the temperature was forecast at 25 degrees.
For some local residents, Thursday’s storm was the start of a new season.
“I think we’ve waited for a little bit too long,” said Tom Biernat, spokesman for the city of Ontario. “We hope we’re in for a good winter.”
In the foothills above San Bernardino County is a rare phenomenon: winter storms.
On Thursday, the National Weather Service recorded some of the highest snowfall ever recorded in the San Bernardino Mountains, with the first storm on the ground in more than a century.
The storms that started Thursday are expected to move into the mountains overnight into early Friday, with peak amounts of snow in the mountains on Friday morning.
“If we get a foot or two in the morning on Friday, we’ve got the snowiest conditions we have seen this season,” said meteorologist Jason Gaskill.
With snow forecast in the mountains before the weekend, residents in the Pines and surrounding areas may be able to get out for snow skiing in the coming days.
“We’re hoping to do a few ski trips this weekend,” Biernat said.
The storm has also brought the temperatures near freezing, and residents in the foothills and the San Gorgonio Pass area have been warned to “keep windows and doors closed.”
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