LEBEC, Calif. (KABC) The Grapevine remained open Wednesday morning despite a blast of winter weather blanketing Southern California mountain passes.
The California Highway Patrol escorted some drivers on the 5 Freeway in the Grapevine area until about 6:20 a.m. when snow tapered off and conditions improved.
Caltrans also warned drivers of hazardous conditions along the 15 Freeway through the Cajon Pass after heavy snowfall blanketed the area overnight.
Snow conditions have begun in the Cajon Pass on I-15. Avoid travel if possible. Use extreme caution while driving and keep moving to avoid getting your vehicle stuck in snow. Be safe out there! pic.twitter.com/iSRUX0CRMQ Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) March 10, 2021
LEBEC, Calif. (KABC) The Grapevine remained open Wednesday morning despite a blast of winter weather blanketing Southern California mountain passes.
The California Highway Patrol escorted some drivers on the 5 Freeway in the Grapevine area until about 6:20 a.m. when snow tapered off and conditions improved.
Caltrans also warned drivers of hazardous conditions along the 15 Freeway through the Cajon Pass after heavy snowfall blanketed the area overnight.
Snow conditions have begun in the Cajon Pass on I-15. Avoid travel if possible. Use extreme caution while driving and keep moving to avoid getting your vehicle stuck in snow. Be safe out there! pic.twitter.com/iSRUX0CRMQ Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) March 10, 2021
What better way to enjoy the calm between storms than to head to the mountains for skiing and snowball fights?
A winter storm warning for the mountain areas above 3,000 feet expired at 10 p.m. Monday, and the NWS warned that the heavy and low-elevation snowfall could make mountain roads especially treacherous during the storm. The Cajon Pass and the I-8 corridor will likely be impacted. The Ortega Highway may be impacted as well due to the low snow levels expected, the NWS warned.
Forecasters said elevations between 3,000 and 4,000 feet could see total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches and 5 to 10 inches of snow above 4,000 feet.