More strong winds are expected to batter much of the Southland through Thursday morning, and some northern reaches of the county could see some light snowfall, including the 5 Freeway through the Grapevine.
A winter storm warning will be in effect until noon Thursday for the 5 Freeway corridor, with forecasters saying as much as 5 inches could potentially fall, accompanied by winds of 60 to 70 mph, gusting as high as 80 mph, creating “very hazardous” travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
“A low pressure system will move through interior California (Wendesday night) into Thursday, bringing strong winds, cold temperatures, mountain and pass level snow and a chance for light rain,” forecasters said. “Best chances for snow will be late tonight into early Thursday over the Grapevine and northern Ventura mountains where significant blowing and drifting snow may cause near zero visibilities and very hazardous travel. High surf and coastal flooding are possible through Friday at west and northwest facing beaches.”
Much of the region is likely to experience high winds through Thursday morning. A high wind warning will be in effect until noon in the Antelope Valley, Catalina Island, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys, Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area and San Gabriel Mountains, where gusts of up to 80 mph are also possible.
The San Gabriel Valley and the Los Angeles coastal and metro area, including Hollywood and downtown, will be under a less severe wind advisory until noon, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph anticipated.
Temperatures are also expected to remain particularly chilly. By Thursday night, the Antelope Valley could potentially experience temperatures in the high teens, while some coastal valleys would be in the 20s and 30s, forecasters said.