Showers and gusty winds are expected in Riverside County this week due to a low pressure system moving in from the northwest, according to the National Weather Service.
Chances of showers were expected from late Monday through Thursday in the Riverside metropolitan area, the Temecula Valley and Hemet and from Monday to Thursday in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs.
“There is greater potential for heavier precipitation, lower snow levels and widespread gusty west winds with the system late Wednesday through Friday,” the NWS announced.
Current estimates for rainfall totals was about 2-3 inches in the Riverside and San Bernardino County Mountains.
Strong winds are expected to start Monday with gusts of up to 20 mph in the Riverside metropolitan area and the Temecula Valley. Gusts were expected to peak Thursday at 55 to 65 mph in the mountains and deserts.
Snow levels will hover around 6,000 to 6,500 feet on Wednesday, then fall to around 3,500 to 4,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains by early Thursday afternoon, according to the NWS.
Friday is shaping up to be mostly dry, but current forecasts show rain over most of Riverside next Saturday and Sunday as well.