A late-season storm dropped rain around Southern California on Thursday, May 4, and snow fell on some mountain communities.
According to the National Weather Service, coastal and valley areas were expected to get between a half-inch to an inch of rain before things dry out later in the day Thursday, while mountains and foothills could see between 1 and 2 inches.
Some mountain saw even more snow, with an average of 4 to 8 inches possible at elevations above 6,000 feet. Lesser amounts of snow were possible down to 4,000 feet.
Snow blanketed Frazier Park, just beyond the Los Angeles County line in Kern County.
Forecasters said there is a 30% chance of an inch or more of snow falling over the Grapevine stretch of Interstate 5, so motorists should be on alert for possible closures or police escorts.
The storm will bring a roughly 20% chance of thunderstorms, with those chances largely dwindling by this afternoon, forecasters said.
“Can’t rule out some isolated flooding issues during these heavier periods along with some shallow mud and debris flows over recent burn areas,” forecasters said.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains, with the anticipated snow accompanied by winds of up to 45 mph.
“Most of the precipitation should be over by Thursday night, however, the air mass remains quite moist through Friday and a stray shower or two can’t be ruled out, especially near and over the mountains,” according to the NWS. “Temperatures will remain on the cooler side through Saturday at least.”
Forecasters said some lingering showers are possible Friday and into Saturday, but “drier and warmer conditions are expected this weekend into next week.”
City News Service contributed to this report
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