A Christmas storm has pushed into the Inland Empire, hampering holiday travel in some spots, was expected to continue Thursday with intermittent downpours and gusty winds.
A wind advisory was to remain in effect until at least 3 p.m. Thursday, with southwest winds expected to reach up to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
.”There may be minor flooding in low-lying poor drainage areas … and ponding of water in urban or other areas,” the NWS said in a statement. “Showers will continue on Thursday, with another round of more widespread showers for Thursday night into Friday.”
The snow level could fall to about 7,000 feet by Thursday night, then down to 6,000 feet by late Friday.
Conditions should dry out over the weekend.
On Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol recorded numerous minor to moderate traffic accidents due to the rainstorm. A U.S. Postal Service vehicle overturned on wet streets in El Cerrito, but the mail carrier escaped with minor injuries.
Cal Fire and the Riverside County Office of Emergency Services circulated messages via social media reminding inland residents to drive carefully amid downpours and avoid hazardous conditions wherever possible.