According to the NWS Los Angeles office, this is the second time it has ever issued a blizzard warning for the area. The agency previously issued a blizzard warning on Feb. 4, 1984.
Light snow falling on Interstate 5 at the Tejon Pass on the Grapevine, Feb. 22, 2023.
High surf, meanwhile, pounded the coast, prompting the closure overnight of the Redondo Beach Pier due to the large waves.The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory that will remain in effect for all Los Angeles County beaches until at least 3 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters said waves of up to 12 feet were anticipated, along with powerful rip currents that"can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea." Forecasters also warned of possible coastal flooding.
The winter storm is expected to pack a punch, even prompting the NWS to issue a rare blizzard warning that will be in effect for the Los Angeles County mountains from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday. Forecasters said up to 5 feet of snow could accumulate in the mountains, accompanied by wind gusts topping 55 mph.
Forecasters said Wednesday afternoon and evening should be relatively calm in terms of weather, with lingering winds being the primary issue. Temperatures will also remain chilly, with coastal and valley areas hovering in the 40s and 50s. The snow level could fall as low as 1,500 feet in the foothills, with the possibility of accumulating snow on the Grapevine section of the Golden State Freeway.
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