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-Heavy Snow in the Mountains-
12.12.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issues a winter storm warning for areas above 5,000 feet. There is a powerful storm on its way which could bring snow all the way down to 3,500 feet!

Southern California Satellite Image

All Highlighted Locations Could See Significant Snow
Weather
-Cold Storm Headed for SoCal-
02.23.11 | Permalink | Comment?

There is a cold storm headed for Southern California. Forecasters are saying the snow level could drop as low as 1,500 feet! This means Black Mountain could get a dusting of snow! Forecasters are also saying high temperatures on Saturday could set records.

NWS Special Weather Statement
San Diego Union Tribune Story

Pictures Below
Misc, Weather
-Weather Update, Lunar Eclipse, Etc.-
12.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The NWS is forecasting a series of storms moving through California over the next week. In the Sierra they have posted a winter storm warning for areas above 7000 feet. They are forecasting between 5 and 10 feet of snow could fall over the next week. In southern California the snow level is expected to remain above 9000 feet. This means only a few areas will see any snow fall and any snow which remains below this level will likely melt.

San Gorgonio and San Jacinto December
Weather
-First Big Storm of the Season-
11.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The first big storm of the season is heading for southern California this weekend. The National Weather Service is estimating 6-12″ above 7000 ft. The snow level is expected to drop to 4500 ft. This means the mountains in San Diego county will get snow as well.

-Mt. Baldy Forecast
-San Gorgonio Forecast
-San Jacinto Forecast

Snow on the Thimble After the Week Long January 2010 Storms
Weather
-SoCal Thunderstorms-
08.28.10 | Permalink | Comment?

On 8/26 southern California had a round of thunderstorms in the mountains. These storms dropped several inches of rain as well as strong winds throughout the day. The HPWREN cams picked up some of the weather throughout the day. These cams are located throughout southern California which provided a great view of the stormy weather.

Lyons Peak Looking East
Weather
-April Snow-
04.01.10 | Permalink | Comment?

A cold storm moved into southern California last night and this morning dropping snow all the way down to 3500 feet. Here are some pictures from cameras around San Diego county.

Lyons Peak: 3,737 ft.
Weather
-Snow in Southern California-
03.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Southern California has received lots of rain this winter, for the high country that means snow. Winter is coming to a close soon so if you have not had a chance to see the snow go quick because it will be gone soon. Here is a few images from the storm this past weekend:

North Peak from a HPWREN Cam
Weather
-Low Elevation Snow-
02.08.10 | Permalink | Comment?

NWS Hydrology Report

.HYDROLOGY…
FROM PREVIOUS DISCUSSION ON PRECIPITATION TIMING…LIGHT
PRECIPITATION MAY DEVELOP IN ADVANCE OF THE SYSTEM DURING THE DAY
TUESDAY…MAINLY OVER NORTHWEST AREAS. A PERIOD OF MODERATE
PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FOR MOST AREAS TUESDAY NIGHT WITH SHOWERS
LINGERING INTO WEDNESDAY. PERIODS OF HIGH INTENSITY PRECIPITATION
ARE POSSIBLE TUESDAY NIGHT AND EARLY WEDNESDAY.
Weather
-Toro Peak Snow-
01.27.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Southern California has been inundated with rain and snow this past week. The HPWREN cam on Toro peak caught a view of all this snow as the latest storm was rolling out. Here is the image:
Weather
-Wet Weather coming for SoCal-
01.14.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Wet weather is coming for southern California. The ridge of high pressure which has been around for a weeks is moving on, opening the door for some wet weather. Here is the link to the National Weather Service in San Diego’s weather blog

According to the National Weather Service this next week is going to shape up like January of 1995. If you are interested you can read about that event here:

Middle Peak and Cuyamaca Peak After a Heavy Snow