Weather Alerts for RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINS

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Riverside County Mountains
Effective: Tue, 3/21 6:00am Updated: Tue, 3/21 10:28am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 3/22 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet from 5500 to
6500 feet, 2 to 3 feet from 6500 to 7500 feet, and locally 4
feet or more on the higher peaks is expected. Winds gusting as
high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will be rise to near 7000
feet this morning, then fall to around 5500 feet for late this
afternoon and 4000 feet for late tonight. The snow level will
then fluctuate around 4500 feet for Wednesday afternoon and
evening.

Information:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINS

Areas Affected:
Riverside County Mountains - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills
Effective: Tue, 3/21 6:00am Updated: Tue, 3/21 10:28am Urgency: Future
Expires: Wed, 3/22 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San
Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A rapidly intensifying low pressure system off the California
coast with moisture from an atmospheric river is expected to
bring widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall this
morning. A band of more widespread showers is expected to
move through the area during the late afternoon and evening.
Showers will then continue at times through Wednesday. There
is also a slight chance of thunderstorms for tonight and
Wednesday morning.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.