UPDATE: Snow In The Grapevine Temporarily Closes 5 Freeway At Castaic
UPDATE: The southbound side of the I-5 Freeway in of Castaic has been reopened Thursday afternoon after being temporarily closed as a result of snow and low visibility in the Grapevine.
Original Story: As of 12:50 p.m. Thursday, the southbound 5 Freeway is closed to Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, however, motorists wanting to turn around can do so by utilizing the center median gate which is located just north of Lake Hughes Road, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
Update 2: CHP running escorts on NB & SB I-5 in the Grapevine. A brief storm cell dropped snow & ice/hail & is moving on. Caltrans trucks are plowing & spreading de-icer. https://t.co/xbyTKqK844#grapevine@CaltransDist6@CHPFortTejon@BakersfieldChp@CHP Newhallhttps://t.co/0VdZ7Vzgv0
Snow Could Affect Grapevine As Rain, Cool Temperatures In Santa Clarita Weather Forecast
Cooler temperatures and rain are in the Santa Clarita weather forecast for the next week, bringing snow levels down to elevations that could affect the Grapevine.
Starting Friday the first of three storms is expected to arrive in Santa Clarita, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
“The first chance of rain will be beginning (Friday) afternoon through Sunday morning, with the best chance of rain during the day Saturday,” Thompson said.
The first storm is expected to bring light scattered showers, bringing at most one-quarter inch of rain, according to officials.